--- title: Am I Being Investigated for a White Collar Crime? description: Are you or someone you know worried about being charged with a white collar crime in Wisconsin? 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Updated by Stangl Law on May 31, 2022 ![Website_Thumb image 03.jpg](https://www.stangllaw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-files/Video%20Thumbnails/Website_Thumb%20image%2003.jpg?width=1000&name=Website_Thumb%20image%2003.jpg) Wondering if you are being investigated for a white collar crime? Watch this video to learn more.       > Video Transcript: > > *"If you receive a call from law enforcement asking you to meet with them or question you about your involvement in perhaps a situation involving a business or a transfer of money, any transactions involving a business setting or a bank — it's likely you're being investigated for what we call, a [white collar crime](https://www.stangllaw.com/blog/what-is-white-collar-crime). * > > *Now, it's critically important that you remember that if you are under investigation, or will be, or know for a fact that you are, that you have the absolute right to remain silent. This is your [fifth amendment right](https://www.stangllaw.com/blog/how-to-use-your-fifth-amendment-right-in-wisconsin) against self-incrimination and it is one of the most important rights we have as citizens of this country."* > > -Attorney Patrick J. Stangl ## What to do if You're Facing Fraud Charges in Wisconsin **If you or someone you know has been charged, or believes they may be charged with white collar crime in Wisconsin, it’s important to secure an [experienced criminal defense attorney](https://www.stangllaw.com/areas) as soon as possible. ** ***Read the article, ["White Collar Crime Defense: 4 Things You Need to Know"](https://www.stangllaw.com/blog/white-collar-crime-defense-in-madison-wi)by [Stangl Law](https://www.stangllaw.com/areas/fraud) for important information it you've been charged with fraud or another such crime in Wisconsin.*** ## FREE 10-Minute Consultation **Madison [Criminal Defense Attorney Pat Stangl](https://www.stangllaw.com/about/victories) has been defending clients against fraud, embezzlement and many other charges considered "white collar crimes" since 1991. 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