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White collar crime describes non-violent criminal activity in the commercial or business realm, typically committed for financial gain. This type of criminal enterprise can describe a wide variety of illegal acts and schemes. The one common denominator is crime committed through deceit and in pursuit of monetary gain.

The most common white collar crimes are various types of fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion, and money laundering. Many types of scams and frauds fall into the bucket of white collar crime, including Ponzi schemes and securities fraud such as insider trading. Other common crimes, like insurance fraud and tax evasion, also constitute white collar crimes.

White collar offenses can be committed by individuals or corporations, and criminal statutes governing white collar crime are found at both the state and federal level. For definitions of other relevant legal terms, visit the FindLaw Legal Dictionary.

Fraud

Many white collar crimes are frauds. Fraud generally involves deceiving someone for monetary gain. One common type of white collar fraud is securities fraud. Securities fraud is fraud around the trading of securities (stocks, for example).

Examples of Securities Fraud

Securities fraud comes in many flavors, but one common type is "insider trading," in which someone with inside information about a company or investment trades on that information in violation of a duty or obligation. For example, an executive knows confidential information about an upcoming company earnings report decides to sell of a chunk of his stock in the company. That would be considered securities fraud, specifically, insider trading.

Another type of securities fraud is when someone seeks investment in a company by knowingly misstating the company's prospects, health or finances. By luring an investor to put up money based on false or misleading information, the company and individuals within it commit securities fraud.

Ponzi schemes and other business-related scams to fraudulently take money from investors have been some of the most famous white collar crimes. These can take all shapes and sizes.

Embezzlement

Embezzlement is improperly taking money from someone to whom you owe some type of duty. The most common example is a company employee that embezzles money from his employer for example by siphoning money into a personal account.

Embezzlement can take many forms, however. Lawyers who improperly use client funds commit embezzlement. So do investment advisors who improperly use client funds they have been entrusted to protect.

Tax Evasion

Criminal tax evasion is a white collar crime through which the perpetrator attempts to avoid taxes they would otherwise owe. Tax evasion can range from simply filing tax forms with false information to illegally transferring property so as to avoid tax obligations. Individuals, as well as businesses can commit criminal tax evasion. As with fraud, there are perhaps infinite ways to commit tax evasion.

Depending on the charges in question, white collar crimes can involve a variety of state and federal laws. An experienced white collar defense attorney can help navigate potential criminal liability, as well as defenses that may be available.

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Douglas Jay Rudman

561-367-1123

101 Paza Real South, Ste 214, Boca Raton, FL 33432-5826

Bar #12108(FL) License for 2005 years Member in Good Standing

Douglas Jay Rudman

561-367-1123

101 Paza Real South, Ste 214, Boca Raton, FL 33432-5826

Bar #12108(FL) License for 2005 years Member in Good Standing

Douglas J. Rudman is an aggressive advocate for clients in need of skilled, tactical, criminal defense in South Florida. His experience includes defending those accused of a wide variety of misdemeanors and felonies, including DUI, Narcotic Possession, Theft, Homicide, Sex Offenses, Violent Crimes, White Collar and Traffic crimes. Prior to opening his private practice, Mr. Rudman worked as a state prosecutor in Palm Beach County, Florida. During his tenure as a prosecutor, he handled thousands...

Anthony Biagio Rickman

813-712-8736

400 North Ashley Drive Suite 2100, Tampa, FL 33602

Bar #13904(FL) License for 2005 years Member in Good Standing

Anthony Biagio Rickman

813-712-8736

400 North Ashley Drive Suite 2100, Tampa, FL 33602

Bar #13904(FL) License for 2005 years Member in Good Standing

Areas of Practice: State and Federal Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Personal Injury Licensed to Practice in Florida State and Federal Court Former State Prosecutor Legal Analyst Florida State University College of Law University of South Florida Anthony Rickman is an AV Preeminent rated Attorney with over ten years of experience in the areas of Criminal Defense, DUI, Personal Injury, and Sports & Entertainment Law. Due to his stellar record both in and out of the Courtroom,...

E.J. Hubbs

305-615-5945

5975 Sunset Dr #502, South Miami, FL 33143

Bar #73843(FL) License for 2009 years Member in Good Standing

E.J. Hubbs

305-615-5945

5975 Sunset Dr #502, South Miami, FL 33143

Bar #73843(FL) License for 2009 years Member in Good Standing

I represent clients in need of legal representation for criminal, immigration, and personal injury cases. During my career as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney, I have handled thousands of cases. If there is one thing I have learned in this profession, it's that you need an attorney willing and able to go to trial to achieve the best possible results on your case. I have tried over 50 jury trials and hundreds of hearings involving litigation including non-jury trials, bond hearings,...

Joshua Scott Danz

954-831-6955

101 NE 3rd Ave. Suite 110 (Lobby), Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Bar #98923(FL) License for 2012 years Member in Good Standing

Joshua Scott Danz

954-831-6955

101 NE 3rd Ave. Suite 110 (Lobby), Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Bar #98923(FL) License for 2012 years Member in Good Standing

As a former Prosecutor, Mr. Danz has handled thousands of cases and taken over a hundred cases to trial, with great success. Mr. Danz is uniquely qualified to handle any case given his experience both in and out of the courtroom. Throughout his career, Mr. Danz has handled virtually every kind of criminal case. Misdemeanor charges ranging from DUI and Battery to Theft and drug possession. He has also handled Felony charges including, but not limited to, Grand Theft, Felony Drug Possession/...

Luis Cartaya

954-336-7307

1805 S. Powerline Rd. #103, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Bar #105787(FL) License for 2013 years Member in Good Standing

Luis Cartaya

954-336-7307

1805 S. Powerline Rd. #103, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Bar #105787(FL) License for 2013 years Member in Good Standing

Born and raised in Havana, Cuba, I came over to America at a young age with my parents who were willing to abandon what lives they had back home so that I may have a bright future. I knew early in high school that I had to make them proud and that I had a profound interest in practicing law. I attended the University of Florida for my undergrad studies and then pursued my dream of becoming an attorney by applying and eventually graduating from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law....

Vanessa Anne Nye

813-247-1199

1718 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605-3814

Bar #105831(FL) License for 1997 years Member in Good Standing

Claude Ashton Van Hook, III

386-736-2363

536 W New York Ave, Deland, FL 32720

Bar #132811(FL) License for 1971 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Criminal defense | DUI and DWI | White collar crime

Claude Ashton Van Hook, III

386-736-2363

536 W New York Ave, Deland, FL 32720

Bar #132811(FL) License for 1971 years Member in Good Standing

Claude Ashton Van Hook III of Deland, FL is a former felony chief of Prosecution of Seminole County. He is also a board certified expert criminal trial attorney who offers reliable and high quality legal counseling and services. He has 40 years of experience in the criminal law practice.

Practice Areas: Criminal defense | DUI and DWI | White collar crime

Leonard Scott Feuer

500 S. Australian Avenue, Suite 500, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Bar #501751(FL) License for 2001 years Member in Good Standing

Leonard Scott Feuer

500 S. Australian Avenue, Suite 500, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Bar #501751(FL) License for 2001 years Member in Good Standing

Leonard S. Feuer, founder of the Feuer Law Firm, has nearly 20 years experience representing clients in a wide range of state and federal criminal matters, from DUI, property theft, and weapons cases to accusations involving bank fraud, racketeering, and other white collar crimes. As a former Prosecutor Leonard S. Feuer has extensive trial experience and is well known and respected by judges, prosecutors, law enforcement and his peers. The firm seeks justice for the accused in the areas of DUI,...

Tauna Ren Bogle

126 E. Olympia St. Suite 101, Punta Gorda, FL 33950-3653

Bar #506915(FL) License for 2001 years Member in Good Standing

Tauna Ren Bogle

126 E. Olympia St. Suite 101, Punta Gorda, FL 33950-3653

Bar #506915(FL) License for 2001 years Member in Good Standing

Tauna R. Bogle served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas county Florida from 2001-2006. As a prosecutor, she handled every aspect of Misdemeanor and Felony cases from the initial investigation and interviewing of witnesses to the verdict of a jury at trial. Tauna was a member of the DUI Manslaughter/Traffic Homicide Team, a Child Abuse prosecutor, and a Lead Trial Attorney for a Misdemeanor division. Tauna also prosecuted local ordinance violations,...

David Golden

772-220-4400

903 SE Central Parkway, Stuart, FL 34994

Bar #607010(FL) License for 1986 years Member in Good Standing

David Christopher Hardy

813-990-9547

1710 N. 19th Street Suite 215, Tampa, FL 33605

Bar #689661(FL) License for 2003 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Criminal defense | Domestic violence | DUI and DWI | Federal crime | White collar crime

David Christopher Hardy

813-990-9547

1710 N. 19th Street Suite 215, Tampa, FL 33605

Bar #689661(FL) License for 2003 years Member in Good Standing

Attorney David C. Hardy is an Expert in Criminal Trial Law. In 2010, The Florida Bar designated Attorney Hardy a Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Trial Law. In 2014, The National Board of Trial Advocacy awarded Attorney Hardy National Board Certification in Criminal Trial Law. Of the approximately 98,000 Florida attorneys, there are fewer than 20 criminal defense attorneys that are both Florida Board Certified and Nationally Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law. In 2015, Attorney Hardy...

Practice Areas: Criminal defense | Domestic violence | DUI and DWI | Federal crime | White collar crime

John James O'Sullivan

1250 W. Eau Gallie Blvd. Suite G, Melbourne, FL 32935

Bar #472913(FL) License for 1985 years Member of the Judiciary

Practice Areas: Criminal defense | Federal crime | Violent crime | White collar crime

John James O'Sullivan

1250 W. Eau Gallie Blvd. Suite G, Melbourne, FL 32935

Bar #472913(FL) License for 1985 years Member of the Judiciary

Attorney Terrence O’Sullivan has been providing premium criminal defense in Florida state and federal courts for over 17 years. Attorney O’Sullivan possesses a passion for justice, a keen desire to ensure that everyone receives equal protection of the law, and a commitment to providing timely and personalized legal representation. With a deep understanding of the Florida criminal justice system, a thorough belief in the idea that one is considered to be innocent until proven guilty, and a...

Practice Areas: Criminal defense | Federal crime | Violent crime | White collar crime

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