What makes a white collar crime different from other criminal cases?
How do those differences affect the ways in which a defense might be approached?
Every case is different, of course, but there are some basics that are frequently true:
- White Collar Crimes Typically Involve Larger Sums Of MoneyWhite collar crimes such as embezzlement typically involve relatively large sums of money, and may involve a chain of activity that took place over a long period of time. This means that the charges can be difficult to prosecute, and defense can involve “poking holes” in the story.
- White Collar Crimes Typically Involve Positions Of TrustWhite collar crimes are often committed from a position of public or private trust — by someone who has access to money or other resources that they administer on behalf of another person or organization. As such, charges can make it difficult for the charged person to protect his or her career or professional credentials.
- White Collar Crimes Typically Involve Specialized InformationIt can be difficult to determine whether or not a white collar crime has taken place. Just finding the evidence for such a charge may take months. Even once charges are made, it is possible that the apparent “crime” was actually the result of a mistake or accident. Being seen as incompetent is not pleasant, but it is certainly better than being convicted of a crime.
When It Comes To White Collar, You Need A Criminal Defense Lawyer Who Specializes
If there is one difference that sets white collar cases apart from others more than anything else, it is the fact that those accused of white collar crimes are typically trusted by those around them.
That means that not only are juries likely to consider their crimes especially serious, but that if you are tried and convinced of a white collar crime unjustly, you may have difficulty maintaining your reputation and ability to make money in the future.
Those accused of white collar crimes need to mount a vigorous defense that includes multiple approaches to beating the charges and mitigating their impact if they come to pass.
Call Naiburg, Obedin and Weissman to speak to top Long Island white collar crimes attorneys. We specialize in the complexities of white collar crimes cases and helping you in court.