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WHITE COLLAR CRIME INFORMATION:
White Collar Crimes is commonly used to describe crimes that relate
to financial or business matters that involve fraud. While unique from
other crimes, the penalties for these offenses can be severe and may
involve fines, forfeiture or property and jail. If you are charged with a
white collar crime, it is important that you consult with a criminal
defense attorney before you make any statements.

At our Orlando law firm, we've handle hundreds of cases involving
white collar crime.   Call us today at (407) 648-5255 for a Free Case
Review of your individual situation.

The following section provides some basic information about White Collar Crime:

Differences: One of the significant difference between these types of offenses and other crimes is
that they commonly involve issues that transcend beyond the potential criminal penalties into
matters related to the business operations and reputation. A negative outcome can also lead to
adverse effects on the businesses present and future performance or viability.

Another unique factor usually present in these cases is the complexities involved in adequately
understanding all of the issues at hand. These crimes typically involve voluminous amounts of
financial and transactional documentation that can be more difficult to decipher and understand
than what is typically involved in other types of crimes. Unlike many other offenses, white collar
crime also frequently involve federal as opposed to State prosecutions. This is because these
crimes often cross State or International boundaries.

Fraud - One common type of white collar crimes is that of fraud. Criminal acts of fraud are
sometimes brought against both an individual and a business. Unlike an individual though a
business cannot be sentenced to jail. The term fraud is general in nature as there are a number
of different types criminal acts involving fraud, some of which are described below.   Essentially
though, fraud involves some alleged act of misrepresentation on the part of the individual or
business charged with the crime.

Insider Trading - Another white collar crime is illegal insider trading.   This crime involves the
buying or selling of a security, in breach of a fiduciary duty or other relationship of trust and
confidence, while in possession of material or nonpublic information about the security. Insider
trading violations may also include "tipping" such information, securities trading by the person
"tipped," and securities trading by those who misappropriate such information.

Other white collar crimes also include:

Antitrust fraud - involves the use of practices such as price-fixing and monopolies to stifle
competition.

Bankruptcy fraud - is committed by businesses or individuals that conceal assets, mislead
creditors, falsely claim bankruptcy, file multiple bankruptcy claims, or launch petition mills.

Bribery - is a crime in something of value is promised, given, or taken from an individual or
corporation in an attempt to influence views, opinions, or decisions.

Computer fraud - involves the use of a computer to engage in an illegal activity.

Credit card fraud - is the unauthorized use of a credit card to make purchases.

Embezzlement - happens when an individual who has been entrusted with funds steals them for
their own benefit.

Environmental fraud - is the illegal release of potentially harmful pollutants into the air, water, or
soil.

Financial fraud - includes any monetary fraud or embezzlement against an individual or institution.

Government fraud - is any fraud committed against the U.S. Government or one of its contractors,
including public housing, educational programs, and agricultural programs.

Identity fraud - this refers to the theft of one’s personal information so as to use it for opening
credit card accounts, applying for loans, purchasing cellular phones, or committing serious crimes.

Insurance fraud - is the filing of artificial or exaggerated claims to an insurance company.

Kickbacks - these involve the return of money from a buyer to a seller as part of a collusive
agreement.

Mail fraud - involves the use of the U.S. Postal Service or another registered mail service to
commit a crime.

Trade secret fraud - is the theft of a confidential plan, formula, idea or collection of information
that could benefit a business.

If you are charged with a white collar crime, it is important to consult with a lawyer with experience
in this area of the law. Joel Wilson, has handled thousands of criminal cases, during his career
and he has a Master of Business (MBA) allowing him to better understand the business
complexities involved in your specific case.

Call us today at (407) 648-5255 to speak directly with an Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney about
your individual situation.

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