When you hear a person use the phrase ”white-collar crime” a federal crime, or a serious state felony offense is being referred to. White collar crimes are generally committed by persons in positions of power who take advantage of their position for their own personal gain.
A White Collar Crime can also include taking advantage of unsuspecting “least sophisticated” victims for profit during “Con” schemes. In other words, “Con-Men” are considered White Collar Criminals, but aren’t often referred to as such.
If you’ve were accused, charged, or arrested for perpetrating a white collar crime, Attorney Joseph M. Gagliardi may be able to help you. If you need our help, contact our law office immediately by calling us direct, at 713-224-6277.
White Collar Crimes
Prosecutable at the State & Federal Level
A white-collar crime, at its heart, is a theft offense and is generally prosecuted as such in the State of Texas. In some instances, the FBI may investigate the offense, escalating the charge to the federal level. If you or a relative are experiencing such a situation, The Gagliardi Law Firm, PLLC can assist you.
Below, we’ve listed the various forms of criminal theft offenses that may be considered “White Collar Crimes”.
- Fraud
- Embezzlement
- Identity Theft
- Internet Fraud
- Forgery
- Mortgage Fraud
- Bank Fraud
- Environmental Crimes
- Medicare Fraud
- Tax Fraud
- Investment Fraud
- Ponzi Schemes
- Copyright Infringement
- Money Laundering
The Common Defendant
In most cases, the people charged with white collar criminal offenses are professionals; executives, accountants, bankers, politicians, and tax preparers.
Common Challenges with Defense
From our experience as criminal defense lawyers, we can tell you that fighting prosecution of a white collar crime is a very tedious undertaking requiring a keen familiarity with forensic accounting, information technology, and data logic.
The Gagliardi Law Firm, PLLC can handle these type of complicated cases.
White Collar Criminal Prosecution
In white-collar litigation settings, restitution/restoring value for the victim is almost always the pursuit, rather than the more traditional prosecution where securing a conviction is rewarded by jail time.
You can rely on the experience of The Gagliardi Law Firm, PLLC if your situation requires administration by competent legal counsel that’s trained for such cases. Attorney Joseph M. Gagliardi is experienced in the court room, and thoroughly prepares for all cases being litigated by The Gagliardi Law Firm, PLLC.
We understand the importance of taking your case seriously because you don’t want to lose, and we don’t either. Contact Houston criminal defense lawyer Joseph Gagliardi if you were accused of a white collar crime and are seeking competent legal counsel. Our phone number is 713-224-6277.