Irvine White Collar Crime Lawyers
Irvine White Collar Crime
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White collar crime is defined as a crime that is financially motivated and non-violent, and is committed for illegal monetary gain. Especially with the numerous new types of technology used by people and various technological advancements, white collar crimes such as identity theft and internet fraud are increasingly prevalent and residents of Irvine may certainly be affected. Though white collar crime is considered non-violent, it is unfortunately not a victimless crime; the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) asserts that a single scam can destroy a company, devastate a family, or cost investors in a company or business billions of dollars.
Types of White Collar Crime
There are a number of white collar crimes recognized by the state and federal government. The following are some of the more common white collar crimes that everyone, whether an everyday citizen, public figure, or a business, should be aware of:
- Blackmail;
- Bribery;
- Counterfeiting;
- Embezzlement;
- Credit card fraud;
- Health care fraud;
- Insider trading or investment schemes;
- Money laundering;
- Racketeering; and
- Forgery.
In addition, there are also a wide variety of white collar schemes. A few of these include: odometer fraud (when a salesman rolls back the odometer on a used car and sells the vehicle at a high price); check kiting (an individual opens up a bank account and proceeds to write bad checks in order to gain money); advanced fee scams (perpetrator induces a victim to give him or her an advanced fee for a benefit which does not occur); and a Ponzi scheme (investment scheme where a person solicits investors for a business venture, but the money is never invested and only small dividends are paid).
Punishments for a White Collar Crime Conviction
Any person convicted of a white collar crime will likely be facing very harsh penalties as both the state of California and the federal government takes this offense very seriously. Sentencing for a white collar crime in the U.S. consists of a combination of the following: imprisonment, heavy fines, restitution, community service, probation, or other alternative types of punishment. Penalties for those charged with white collar crime became harsher following the infamous Enron scandal and the passing of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, a law which defined new crimes, such as mail fraud, and increased the penalties for different types of white collar crimes.
Experienced White Collar Crime Defense in Irvine
A white collar crime is a very serious conviction, and anyone charged with this type of crime will face severe penalties. Any Southern California resident charged with a white collar crime can receive exceptional legal counsel from the Irvine white collar crime defense lawyer Jeremy N. Goldman. Mr. Goldman is committed to protecting the rights of white collar crime defendants and will work diligently to get one's charges dismissed or the punishments reduced. Our law team is dedicated to defending your legal rights and ensuring every defendant gets a fair trial. For a complimentary review of your case, please call (800) 349-1619 to speak with one of our knowledgeable legal professionals.
