The term "white collar crime" typically refers to business-related financial crimes. These crimes violate federal law and are usually charged in federal court. White collar crimes include antitrust violations, bank fraud, bankruptcy fraud, bribery, computer/internet fraud, credit card fraud, counterfeiting, economic espionage, embezzlement, extortion, forgery, insurance fraud, money laundering, securities fraud, and tax evasion. Penalties for white collar offenses include fines, jail time, restitution, forfeiture, supervised release, and home detention. Please read on to find a white collar crime lawyer.

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