| The majority of "white collar" crimes are committed | | | | of internal investigations or private investigations. |
| by salaried professionals using deception, as opposed | | | | White collar crimes do not represent an immediate |
| to violence or force, to perpetrate theft or fraud. | | | | threat to society; therefore, white collar crimes are |
| These crimes can be either misdemeanor or felony | | | | often investigated by federal authorities for a year |
| infractions of the law, and these types of crimes can | | | | or more before charges are filed against an individual |
| be prosecuted in state court, federal court, or both. | | | | suspected of committing these types of crimes. |
| There are many types of these offenses and most | | | | Individuals who believe they are under investigation |
| involved theft by deception or fraud. Such crimes | | | | for a white collar crime should contact an attorney |
| include offenses such as:o Bank Fraudo Briberyo | | | | for assistance. |
| Credit Card Fraudo Forgeryo Embezzlemento Tax | | | | If you are currently under investigation, have been |
| Evasion | | | | contacted by law enforcement for questioning, or |
| Individuals convicted of committing a white collar | | | | have received a subpoena for records or testimony, |
| crime can face punishments such as fines, restitution, | | | | you should contact a lawyer immediately. Individuals |
| forfeiture, or imprisonment. Additionally, individuals | | | | should never agree to speak with law enforcement |
| accused or convicted of a white collar crime may be | | | | officials in regard to white collar crime investigations |
| subject to additional consequences such as loss of | | | | until they have discussed the matter with their |
| employment and loss of pension. Situations such as | | | | attorney. You want to be sure that information |
| these can threaten the financial stability and future of | | | | provided to law enforcement officers cannot not be |
| both the accused and their family. | | | | used against you in court. For that reason, it is |
| In many cases, individuals under investigation for | | | | imperative to consult an attorney as soon as you |
| these crimes are aware that they are under | | | | learn you are under investigation. |
| investigation. Suspected individuals may be the focus | | | | |