White Collar Crime

Committing a white collar crime may seem tempting to some, since it is a nonviolent act that results in money or other assets for the person who commits the fraud. However, this can often create a paper trail that authorities can trace back to you and use to prosecute you. This type of crime is called “white collar” because the perpetrator is often a businessman or woman or a public official of some kind.

The rates of white collar crime are on the rise, perhaps due to the increasing use of computers and other technology in the business and financial world. Additionally, there are many types of white collar crime that affect an estimated 1 in 3 American households each year. Some forms of white collar crime include:

• Fraud
• Embezzlement
• Larceny
• Bribery
• Price fixing
• Racketeering
• Obstruction of justice/perjury
• Extortion
• Money laundering
• Securities and Commodities law violations
• Environmental law disobedience

Because white collar crime encompasses such a broad range of unlawful activities, it can be prosecuted on different levels depending on whether or not you broke a state or even national law. If convicted, a white collar criminal might face fines, jail time, and repayment to the person or entity that was defrauded.

It can be easy to get wrapped up in white collar crime because it is nonviolent. However, it is still a crime that can land you or someone you know in jail. If you have committed a white collar crime and are subsequently in jail, you should seek the advice of an attorney to help you deal with your charge.

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For more information regarding white collar crime and other activity that can land you in jail, contact Austin jail release lawyer Ian Inglis today at 512-472-1950.