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Los Angeles, 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
us online or call: 1-800-221-7798
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-xxx-xxxx
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! 1-800-221-7798 or Online.
Related Criminal Law Topics
- Felonies
- Misdemeanors
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