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White collar crimes When do you need to hire an attorney

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White collar crimes are typically committed by business people, professionals, entrepreneurs or public officials. They most often involve financial gain. District Attorneys usually will seek restitution and sometimes imprisonment, depending upon the merits of each case and the quality of defense provided.

The charges in white collar crime depend on the type of illegal activity. Examples Include:

False statements, Embezzlement Forgery Tax Evasion/Avoidance Obstruction of justice Bank fraud Bribery and federal perjury

Possible defends in white collar crimes


It has been seen that, in some illicit trials, the prosecutor shows all the components of a crime but the accused person is not punished because he or she has a convincing defense. Some defendants who was charged with white collar crimes claim trap by the government by claiming that they were persuaded to act, and would not have otherwise acted illegally.

Another defense used by the contractors is that of a particular industrial acted alone without the authority of society. The crimes can carry heavy penalties. Businesses and industries who are guilty of exploitation for criminal purposes primarily incur fines equal to their total assets.

Selecting a Criminal Defense Lawyer


The defendant may receive punishments such as fines, probationary periods, and order of restitution or recover the amount lost in the crime, sentenced to imprisonment or is sentenced with a combination of punishments.

Depending on your circumstances and types of cases, you can opt for an experienced White Collar Crime Attorney to defend you in such cases.

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Paul D. Petrus, Jr. The Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite,3601,New York, NY 10118 Ph. No.212.564.2440 / 212-385-1961 Email: paul@petruslaw.com http://www.petruslaw.com

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