What is a White Collar Crime?

The term “white collar” refers to a certain set of financially motivated crimes. White collar are generally non-violent in nature and are commonly committed by members of upper social classes.  In many cases, white collar crimes are committed in the workplace or during the course of a business transaction.  Certain white collar crimes are especially prevalent in a corporate setting.  While these types of crimes are often believed to be victimless since they do not target specific individuals, they can deprive others of money and property and can even threaten the financial stability of a business or the country as a whole.  White collar crimes can be prosecuted by both state and federal governments depending on the nature and extent of the crime in question.  Moreover, due to the large amounts white collar criminals stand to gain, these crimes are often punished harshly including hefty fines and where appropriate, prison time.

 Typical White Collar Crimes

While white collar does not generally refer to a group of specific crimes, certain crimes are commonly considered white collar crimes.  White Collar crimes include, but are not limited to:

■Antitrust Crimes
■Bank Fraud
■Bribery
■Corporate Fraud
■Embezzlement
■Insider Trading
■Insurance Fraud
■Money Laundering
■Securities Fraud
■Tax Evasion

White collar crime charges usually are not isolated and any one of these charges can carry many more related charges.  For example, both conspiracy and mail and wire fraud are often charged in addition to other white collar crimes.

Effective White Collar Defense

The Blanch Law Firm focuses the majority of its practice on white collar crime defense.  As a result, our attorneys have extensive experience defending white collar crimes of all kinds.  If you have been charged or are being investigated for a white collar crime, it is imperative that you contact us right away.  Call 212-736-5170 immediately for a free consultation.