White Collar Crimes
Although there is no legal definition for a white collar crime, typically white collar crimes involve non-violent fraud or theft crimes. White collar crimes can occur in just about any workplace environment and usually occurs when someone in the position of trust commits a theft or fraud related offense. Banks often come to mind, but white collar theft can happen in any office environment where a theft related offense has occured.
White Collar Crimes
Typical white collar crimes include fraud, computer fraud, check fraud, credit card fraud, embezzlement, tax fraud, banking fraud or identity theft.
- Embezzlement – taking money or property for personal usage after a person or company has entrusted you with this money or property.
- Larceny/Theft – wrongfully taking another person’s money or property. This encompasses several crimes other than those in the ‘white collar’ category including shoplifting.
- Money laundering – investing your money that was acquired through illegal measures so that the money is untraceable
Minnesota White Collar Crime Defense Lawyers Can Help
If you have been arrested, charged or are being investigated for a white collar-theft related offense you need to do the following:
First, do not speak to the police or anyone about the charges. Do not volunteer any information to your employer or co-workers. Do not speak to anyone other than an experienced criminal defense attorney. Remember, anything you say to may be used against you.
Call the Law Office of Martin Azarian, P.A. at 612-343-9000.
White Collar Crimes Lawyer, Minneapolis
Call the Law Office of Martin S. Azarian Criminal Defense, P.A. immediately. Martin Azarian has over twenty-two years of criminal defense experience, seventeen years in Minnesota. Not only is Martin S. Azarain experienced in all forms of white collar crimes, but he is aggressive and professional. He has over twenty-two years of courtroom experience. For a free consultation, call Martin S. Azarian Criminal Defense, P.A. at 952-975-0663 or 612-343-9000.