Florida White Collar Crimes

A white collar crime is a criminal act that occurs in a corporate setting.  The typical white collar crime offenders are usually top-level businessmen, such as executives, directors, or managers.  White collar crimes may also be committed by government officials or others who are in high-profile positions.  In most cases, white collar crimes are committed to gain substantial funds.   

Any person who participates in a business related offense can be charged with a white collar crime in the state of Florida.  The extent and severity of criminal charges vary case per case, but will normally depend upon the defendant’s prior criminal record, if the defendant has committed prior white collar crimes, and the extent of the monetary damages.  White collar crimes are always prosecuted to the fullest extent because these crimes cause the government to lose a large amount of money every year,.

White Collar Crime Consequences

Once a person is convicted of a white collar crime in South Florida, he/she can be punished with:

• imprisonment
• fines
• restitution
• community service
• probation
• house arrest

Due to the severity of the legal consequences involved, it is always to your benefit to speak with a qualified criminal defense attorney after you have been charged with a white collar crime.

Types of White Collar Crimes

• extortion
• embezzling
• bribery
• forgery
• pyramid schemes
• RICO
• racketeering
• insider trading
• fraud
• computer crimes
• tax evasion

South Florida White Collar Crime Attorney

The Law Office of Richard Ansara, P.A. is a South Florida criminal defense firm servicing clients throughout Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and St. Lucie counties.  Criminal defense attorney, Richard Ansara, is devoted to helping his clients contest their white collar crime charges.  As a committed solo practitioner, Mr. Ansara strives to give each of his clients the attention and counsel they need to be successful with their white collar crime matters.  He will always go the extra mile for his clients’ and their criminal cases.

If you have been charged with a white collar crime in South Florida, call the Law Office of Richard Ansara, P.A. today for your free initial consultation at (954) 761-4011!

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