White Collar Crime

"White collar" is an informal term dating from the 1940s that refers to crimes of a non-violent nature, where the individual used knowledge rather than physical actions to commit the crime. Business-related crimes fall into the category of white collar crime. These crimes and their defense require knowledge of the particular area involved, such as banking, stocks, or the Internet.

If you've been arrested for or charged with a white collar crime, it's best that you immediately seek the help of an experienced white collar criminal defense attorney with specialized knowledge, such as Paul Grech and Chad Firetag. Arrange a no-fee consultation about your case when you contact our firm, and we will discuss your legal rights and options with you.

Types of White Collar Crime
White collar crimes are usually federal crimes, but state laws also cover crimes considered white collar. Nearly all white collar crimes are felonies. The following are examples of white collar crimes:

• Bribery
• Insider trading
• Embezzlement
• Money laundering
• Some drug crimes
• Computer crimes, including computer hacking and Internet scams
• Forgery
• Fraud, including bank, accounting, mortgage, bankruptcy, mail or wire, consumer, and stock and securities fraud
• Worker’s Compensation Fraud

White collar crimes usually require the specific intent to commit theft or fraud. As felonies, the penalties for committing white collar crimes are severe, and the old image of "Club Fed" resort-like prisons reserved for white collar criminals does not always hold true for convicted individuals.

Agencies that Deal with White Collar Crimes
The FBI is not the only agency concerned with the billions of dollars worth of white collar crimes committed each year in the United States. Other agencies that deal with violations of federal or state criminal laws include:

• IRS (Internal Revenue Service)
• DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency)
• ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms)
• U.S. Customs Service
• U.S. Postal Service
• U.S. Attorney General
• State Boards of Real Estate
• State Contractor’s Licensing Board

And of course, individual employers and corporations from whom an individual embezzles or commits other crimes against will also bring charges.

Contact An Experienced White Collar Crime Attorney
If you have been charged with or arrested for committing a white collar crime, contact the Law Offices of Grech & Firetag. We will do our best to obtain a dismissal of your case, negotiate on your behalf, get charges dropped, or represent you in court to obtain the best possible outcome. We have the experience, knowledge, and familiarity with the legal system to help you.