Palm Desert White Collar Crimes Lawyers of Coachella Valley
White collar crimes date back to the 1930’s. The name was given to describe non-violent crimes that occurred in the workplace for personal financial gain. Fraud or deception is used. A white collar crime can destroy an individual’s reputation as a respected business person. According to the FBI, white collar crimes cost the United States more than $300 billion annually. The FBI defines white collar crimes as, “Those illegal acts which are characterized by deceit, concealment, or violation of trust and which are dependent upon the application or threat of physical force or violence.”
Types
Offenses that fall under white collar crimes include:
- Embezzlement
- Bankruptcy fraud
- Credit card fraud
- Money laundering
- Computer crimes including Internet fraud
- Securities fraud
- Financial fraud
- Extortion
Penalties
Depending on the crime, it can be prosecuted at the State or Federal level. Penalties can include monetary fines, a prison sentence or house arrest and depend on the amount of money involved. A conviction usually results in jail time, a large fine and/or restitution to the victim. Jail time ranges from 9 months to about 4 years or more, depending on the type of offense.
Having your name associated with a criminal here can be humiliating and devastating. If you are charged with any type of white collar crime, contact an experienced California Criminal Law attorney to defend you. Call the Law Office of Dale Gribow for a free consultation. The Palm Springs white collar crimes attorneys will work hard to keep you out of jail and put you back on the right path.