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White-collar Crime Information in Phoenix, Arizona – Experienced and Aggressive Litigation Attorney

Ever since the eminent sociologist and criminologist Edwin Sutherland used the term “ white-collar crime” in 1939, this term has been adapted over the years to include a myriad of crimes involving blue and white-collar defendants. When white-collar crime was originally envisioned, society was more definitively split into occupational delineations. As society has evolved, so has the description of white-collar crime. Today, this heading encompasses crimes such as anti-trust, bribery, computer and Internet fraud, with crimes such as trade secret theft, securities fraud, identity theft, and eavesdropping. White-collar crime in Arizona is usually defined as any illegal offense that is committed in a business or professional setting, but can easily include other settings.

White-collar crime cases seen by our Phoenix, Arizona, practice include financial, corporate, or economic crimes committed by professionals using deception, as opposed to violent crimes that involve force. The Commerce Clause of the Constitution gives the federal government the authority to regulate white-collar crimes, which is enforced by a number of federal agencies, including but not limited to the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the Internal Revenue Service, the Secret Service, U.S. Customs, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Securities and Exchange Commission. In Arizona white-collar crimes are also enforced at the state level, employing its own agencies to enforce the laws.

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Examples of White-Collar Crimes

White-collar crime can be perpetrated against individuals, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies. Although it does not usually involve physical violence, the effects can be far-reaching. A few examples of white-collar crime include:

  • Anti-Trust
  • Identity Theft
  • Bankruptcy Fraud
  • Insider Trading
  • Bribery
  • Insurance Fraud
  • Computer & Internet Fraud
  • Mail Fraud
  • Counterfeiting
  • Money Laundering
  • Credit Card Fraud
  • Security Fraud
  • Embezzlement
  • Tax Evasion
  • Financial Crimes
  • Telemarketing Fraud
  • Government Fraud
  • Trade Secret Theft
  • Health Care Fraud

In Phoenix, Arizona white-collar crime encompasses an array of serious charges. They range from misdemeanors to the more serious charges of felonies that often carry jail time. These crimes are not just limited to state courts; many crimes transfer to the federal court system due to jurisdictional issues regarding either subject matter or inter-state locations. Since white-collar crimes do not involve physical violence and relate primarily to financial matters, most people tend to think that they will not result in the severity of punishment that violent crimes carry. As can be seen by the range of penalties below, these crimes can cause an individual to face prolonged prison time. Thus, the need for aggressive and experienced legal representation to cut through the numerous complicated legal and factual issues faced when charged with such a serious matter.

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White-Collar Crime Sentencing Structures

Click here for several charts to further illustrate white-collar crime sentencing structures

Arizona Revised Statute White-collar Crimes:

  • Bribery §§13-2309, 13-2601 et seq.
  • Theft, embezzlement, and larceny §13-1802
  • Extortion §13-1804
  • Eaves Dropping and Communications §13-3001 et seq.
  • Forgery §§13-2002, 13-2003, 13-2004
  • Fraud Schemes §§13-2310, §13-2311, §13-2312
  • Money Laundering §13-2317
  • Perjury §13-2701 et seq. .
  • Telecommunications Fraud §13-3707
  • Organized Crime/Racketeering/RICO §13-2301 et seq.
  • Tax Evasion 26 U.S.C. 7201
  • Solicitation for Veterans §13-3722
  • Credit Card Fraud §13-2101 et seq.
  • Business and Commercial Fraud §13-2201
  • Identity Theft §13-2008 et seq.
  • Computer Tampering §13-1216
  • Trade Secret §13-2316.02

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If you have been accused of a white-collar crime in Phoenix, Arizona, you should immediately contact an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney. Our firm can handle all aspects of your case, including initial hearing, bail hearing, arraignment, plea negotiations, trial, verdict, pre-sentence investigations and reports, sentencing and sanctions, and any post-conviction appeals and motions. Your case will be strongly advocated at all times in a discrete manner, as we recognize that your professional and personal reputation is at stake.

To learn more about your legal options when facing a white-collar crime in Phoenix, Arizona, contact an experienced and knowledgeable attorney today.