Types of White Collar Crimes in Racine
Wisconsin White Collar Defense Lawyer
“White collar crimes” are distinguished from other types of crimes in that they typically involve some sort of fraud and do not involve violence. Depending on the nature of the crime, a white collar crime can involve breaking not only Wisconsin laws, but also federal laws, resulting in prosecution by both state and federal officials.
If you have been charged with a white collar crime, contact an experienced Wisconsin White Collar Crime attorney. At Cafferty & Scheidegger S.C., we offer a free initial consultation and we will discuss the complexity of your case. We understand such cases and will be able to aggressively defend you throughout the duration of your case.
Types of White Collar Crimes
There are several different crimes that are labeled white collar crimes such as:
- Embezzlement
- Investment fraud
- Insider trading
- Credit card fraud
- Insurance fraud
- Unemployment fraud
- Medicaid or Medicarefraud
- Mail fraud
- Computer fraud
- Bribery
- Identity theft
- Bankruptcy fraud
- Bank fraud
- Securities fraud
- Tax Fraud
- Money Laundering
In many cases white collar crimes involve more than one crime. For example, identity theft may be accompanied by computer fraud and bank fraud. Investment fraud may also involve mail fraud.
Consequences of a Conviction for a White Collar Crime
Since white collar crime schemes often involve more than one crime, conviction on all charges could add up to a significant number of years in prison.
Aggressive Defender of Your Rights
If you have been accused of a white collar crime, whether the charge is based on Wisconsin law or federal law, it is important to ensure that you have an experienced lawyer working on your behalf to protect your rights. Contact the Cafferty & Scheidegger, S.C., us at 262-833-7670 to arrange a free initial consultation with an experienced Racine white collar crime lawyer. We serve clients throughout Southeastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.