White Collar Crimes
White Collar Crime Lawyer in Gainesville
The idea of white collar crime is relatively late to develop. In fact prior to 1939 the term did not even exist. It was created by Professor Edwin Hardin Sutherland who stated that a white collar crime was a "crime committed by a person of respectability and high social status in the course of his occupation". Before that time most criminals were associated with the lower class and the crimes were such as murder or robbery. However as business grew rapidly so did the opportunity for crimes within the corporate world. For the most part such crimes involve the act of theft or some such related activity. While there may be a social strata difference in such crimes there certainly is not much difference in how these crimes are prosecuted. One can still be heavily penalized for such actions as:
- Fraud
- Counterfeiting
- Credit Card Theft
- Identity Theft
- Public Assistance Fraud
- Insider Stock Trading
- Tax Evasion
- Bank Fraud
- Investment Schemes
- Embezzlement
- Money Laundering
In addition to the social penalties such as fines and imprisonment one can often face the loss of professional licenses, future employment opportunities and a number of related financial hits. It is very critical that you seek expert legal representation from a Gainesville criminal defense attorney at the first sign of trouble. Building a strong defense takes time and familiarity. With over 15 years of experience in legal practice of this nature the Law Firm of Kinsell, Zadel & Whitaker can offer you respectful support, a high level of confidentiality, and free initial consultations in a friendly, professional environment.
White Collar Crime: Defending Cases in Gainesville
In the last 10 years there has been a tremendous increase of focus against white collar crimes. The accounting scandals, banking excesses and Wall Street meltdowns have made this an area of great interest to law enforcement officials. Whether it is money laundering or bookkeeping scandals the government has proven their willingness to crack down on irregularities and financial misdeeds. Often these can be tough to prove and often it can be innocent mistakes or incorrect practices. But whatever the case it is important to not treat any such accusations lightly as the penalties can be severe.
No matter the crime, you will need a seasoned criminal defense attorney with the experience and skill to minimize the impact of a conviction. Don't delay in
contacting a Gainesville Theft Crimes Defense Attorney
for a full review of your case and the charges against you as soon as possible.