White-collar crime is a broad term used to describe crimes committed by individuals of a certain social status such as business professionals.  Fraud is perhaps the most common type of white-collar crime, but the following crimes fall into this category as well:

• Tax evasion
• Extortion
• Embezzlement
• Bribery
• Forgery
• Racketeering
• Counterfeiting 

The government does not look kindly on white-collar crimes and a conviction on any of the above or similar charges can result in:

Fines

Prison

Probation

Permanent Criminal Record

 

If you have been charged with a white-collar crime, you need an experienced defense attorney on your side.  Contact the skilled attorneys at the law office of James P. Cooper III, PLC today to discuss your legal options. We look forward to speaking with you.