What Is A White Collar Crime?

Have you or someone you know been accused of a White Collar Crime? What exactly is a White Collar Crime and what makes it different from other crimes?

White Collar Crimes are a financially motivated nonviolent crimes committed for monetary gain. When we hear this we may think that it's limited to hedge fund managers ands financiers who tried to embezzle and defraud billions. While yes, those are types of white collar crimes, White Collar Crimes aren't simply limited to such a grand scale.

If you filed a false insurance claim you could be facing such charges. Anytime you make an attempt to defraud a business, you are engaging in a White Collar Crime and are subject to the fullest extent of punishment allowed by law. Perhaps you know someone who has defrauded the government out of food stamps, unemployment benefits, taxes. All of these crimes can be committed by anyone.

Often times, people who would otherwise do the right thing find themselves committing White Collar Crimes unknowingly. Make no mistake about it, District Attorneys will pursue white collar criminals with the same vengeance as other crimes. Many times making an example of the defendant to discourage future indiscretions.

If you or someone you know has been accused of a White Collar Crime, don't underestimate what you're up against. The notion that a non violent crime will be remedied with a slap on the wrist is false. Contact Massachusetts White Collar Criminal Defense Attorney Paul R. Moraski at (978) 744-1200 if you have been charged with a White Collar Crime. Your career and freedom may depend on it!

Paul R. Moraski, Esq.
The Law Office of Paul R. Moraski
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