GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATIONS & WHITE COLLAR CRIMES

White-collar crime is the terminology used to describe those crimes perpetrated (mostly) in an office or “white collar” environment. Non-violent in nature, white collar crimes tend to be treated differently by the courts. On one hand the white collar defendant is not accused of doing physical harm in the perpetration of the crime, and therefore when it comes to determining the sentence for such crimes the courts are less-likely to put white collar criminals in the same “classification” as those that have committed acts of violence.

On the other hand, white collar crimes account for $200 billion in loss each year, a number far higher than that of more “traditional” crimes like burglary or theft, prompting greater scrutiny from law enforcement and justice officials. When you have been accused of a white collar crime such as embezzlement or computer fraud you must respond immediately by hiring an experienced white collar defense attorney that understands all of the complicated issues, legal and factual, that surround the prosecution of a white collar case.

Being accused of a white-collar crime is embarrassing and frustrating. It is hard to know who to trust and what to do. But a little bit of legal knowledge can keep you from making mistakes that can impact on your future. The term “white-collar crime” usually refers to business-related financial crimes, such as fraud or embezzlement. These crimes violate federal laws and are typically charged in federal court.

Some examples are:

Penalties for white-collar crime violations include: