ORANGE COUNTY WHITE COLLAR CRIME LAWYER

CLASSIFICATIONS OF WHITE COLLAR CRIMES

As we mentioned earlier, white-collar crime refers to non-violent, financially motivated crimes typically committed by individuals, businesses, or government professionals in positions of trust and authority. Unlike traditional street crimes, white-collar crimes are often committed in the course of legitimate occupations and professions.

White-collar crimes are non-violent, financially motivated offenses typically committed by individuals, businesses, or government professionals in positions of trust and authority. These crimes are often characterized by deceit, concealment, or violation of trust and are usually committed for financial gain. 

Here are some common types of white-collar crimes:

• Fraud: This offense is a deliberate act of deception or misrepresentation with the intent to gain an unfair or dishonest advantage, typically for financial gain. 
• Embezzlement: Occurs when someone misappropriates funds entrusted to them for personal use. This often happens within a company or organization.
• Forgery: Involves the creation of false documents, signatures, or other items with the intent to deceive for financial gain.
• Insider Trading: Illegally buying or selling securities based on non-public, material information about a company.
• Bribery and Corruption: Involves offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value to influence the actions of an official or other person in a position of authority.
• Money Laundering: The process of concealing the origins of illegally obtained money, typically by means of transfers involving foreign banks or legitimate businesses.
• Identity Theft: Involves stealing personal information, such as Social Security numbers or financial details, to commit fraud or other crimes.
• Tax Evasion: The illegal act of not paying taxes owed to the government by underreporting income, inflating deductions, or hiding money in offshore accounts.
• Racketeering: Organized and systematic illegal activities carried out for profit, often through an elaborate scheme or organization.
• Ponzi Schemes: Investment scams that promise high returns with little risk to investors but use funds from new investors to pay the returns to earlier investors.
• Environmental Crimes: Violations of environmental laws, regulations, or permits, often involving the improper disposal of hazardous waste or pollution.
• Antitrust Violations: Actions that prevent fair competition in the marketplace, such as price-fixing, bid-rigging, or monopolistic practices.

Whether your arrest involved accusations of embezzlement, fraud, identity theft, or an internet crime, Attorney Goodman can defend you. She understands that your career and your professional license may be at stake and wants to minimize the effect of scrutiny on you and your business.

Don't make the mistake of speaking with investigators without having your lawyer by your side to represent you. Otherwise, you run the risk of making self-incriminating statements that would cost you the opportunity of avoiding a conviction. The sooner you receive expert legal defense by contacting a criminal defense attorney, the better your chances against these serious charges.