White Collar Crime

White collar crime derives its name from Edwin Sutherland who coined the phrase and defined it as “a crime committed by a person of respectability and high social status in the course of his occupation.” Because white collar work involves specialized mental capabilities in business, administration or finance, the types of illegal activities falling under white collar crime are often characterized by sophisticated and elaborate schemes and generally employ deception for financial gain.

The following is a nonexclusive list of white collar crimes:

Insider Trading
Securities Fraud
Financial Fraud
Tax Evasion
Embezzlement
Computer and Internet Fraud
Trade Secret Theft
Economic Espionage
Anti-trust Violations
Bribery
Credit card fraud
Forgery

Mail Fraud
Counterfeiting
RICO
Money Laundering
Telemarketing Fraud
Healthcare Fraud
Government Fraud
Public Corruption
Official Misconduct
Kickbacks
Identity Theft
Environmental Crime

Whether undergoing investigation by the state or federal justice system, government agencies or other regulatory authorities, sound legal advice can frequently help you to avoid indictment and minimize exposure. Hiring an attorney who has experience and skill in white collar crime is essential for effective defense before and once brought up on charges.

Please contact our office at 888-263-7596 or 316-263-7596 and we will be glad to arrange a consultation to discuss your legal concerns.