New Jersey White Collar Crimes Attorneys
Corporations have made headlines recently as charges are filed for crimes within
the business sector, including conspiracy, embezzlement, and extortion. For
any business or large company, criminal charges cause damage to the firm's reputation,
revenue and relations with other businesses. Once a company's image is tarnished
by allegations of business misconduct, it is difficult to rebound and regain
the confidence of clients and customers. The same is true for an employee that
is charged with illegal business practices. If you or your company is being
charged with a white collar crime, you need the representation of a New Jersey business crime defense lawyer that will aggressively fight your case. At Lependorf
& Silverstein, our smart business crime attorneys have experience successfully
representing individuals and businesses accused of white collar crimes.
White collar crime dates back to the 1930's when the term was first used to describe non-violent crimes that occurred in the workplace by professionals for personal financial gain. When a business person commits a white collar crime, he or she uses some form of fraud or deception to acquire funds or property.
There are a variety of offenses that fall under the category of white collar crime including:
- Bankruptcy Fraud
- Computer Crime
- Conspiracy
- Counterfeiting
- Credit Card Fraud
- Embezzlement
- Extortion
- Forgery
- Fraud
- Internet Fraud
- Money Laundering
- Perjury
White collar crimes may be prosecuted at the State or Federal level, depending upon the crime that the defendant has been accused of. If an individual is convicted of committing a white collar crime, or business crime, their punishment may consist of monetary fines, a prison sentence, or house arrest. These enormous penalties take away your personal freedom and can often destroy your reputation as a respected business person.
We understand that as a professional, you have worked long and hard to become successful. Having your name associated with a criminal hearing can be humiliating and very difficult to overcome. You should not have to risk losing all that you have earned if accused of white collar crime. At Lependorf & Silverstein we want to help keep you out of jail and let you get back to business as usual as quickly as possible.
If you or a loved one has been accused of white collar crimes in New Jersey, contact Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free consultation.
