California White Collar
Crimes - Criminal Defense Lawyers
The term "white collar crime", generally refers
to non-violent crimes involving business people and
professionals who profit financially through the use of
deception. The non-violent component may lead some people
to believe that law enforcement does not take “White
Collar” charges seriously, and that the penalties may
be less severe. This is untrue -- you can actually go to
jail longer for a white collar crime than many other
crimes. If you have been charged with a white collar
crime, you should consult with an experienced California
criminal defense attorney immediately. A white collar
defense lawyer can move to quickly to begin to gather and
scrutinize the evidence against you. Please contact our
attorneys today for a free initial consultation. Contact
our California lawyers today! 1-800-221-9935 or Online.
Some of the most common white collar crimes seen in
California courts include:
- Bankruptcy Fraud
- Bribery
- Embezzlement
- Extortion
- Forgery
- Fraud
- Larceny
- Perjury
- Public
Corruption
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- Computer Fraud
- Mail Fraud
- Telemarketing
Fraud
- Tax Evasion
- Tax Fraud
- Insurance Fraud
- Securities Fraud
- Insider Trading
- RICO Crimes
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White collar crimes are
generally prosecuted in federal court although they may
also be enforced at the state level. The government
employs several different agencies to assist in
regulating white collar crime including the FBI, the
Internal Revenue Service, the Secret Service, U.S.
Customs, the Environmental Protection Agency and the
Securities and Exchange Commission. All of these agencies
have the authority to investigate you if they suspect
that you are involved in a white collar crime.
If you have been arrested on criminal charges, you have
the right to competent legal representation by a skilled
attorney. You have the right for your case to be decided
based on law, and not overzealous law enforcement or
prosecutors. Contact our California White Collar Defense
Attorneys today to discuss your circumstances and begin a
plan of attack for your defense! 1-800-221-9935
The penalties for white collar offenses include fines,
home detention, community confinement, costs of
prosecution, forfeitures, restitution, supervised
release, and imprisonment. However, sanctions can be
lessened if the defendant takes responsibility for the
crime and assists the authorities in their investigation.
Any defenses available to non-white collar defendants in
criminal court are also available to those accused of
white collar crimes.
If you are under investigation, or have been charged with
a white collar crime, protect your rights -- Contact
our California lawyers today! 1-800-221-9935 or Online.
Related Criminal Law Topics
- Felonies
- Misdemeanors
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