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What exactly is a white collar crime? What should you do if you are facing these types of charges? White collar crimes were so-named in the 1930s due to the fact that they are usually committed by business professionals. Someone who has access to money and confidential information can be in the place to steal from their employer or a client. White collar crimes are usually committed by people who are in a position of trust and could take place over a number of years or in one act.

These crimes can be investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as they could be charged as federal crimes. One single scheme or scam could result in the loss of millions, if not billions of dollars. For this reason, the authorities are taking a strong stand against these types of offenses. If you have been accused of a white collar crime, you need to ensure that you have a dedicated legal advocate on your side!

Types of white collar crimes include:

• Embezzlement
• Bribery
• Blackmail
• Bank Fraud
• Wire Fraud
• Identity Theft
• Counterfeiting
• Extortion
• Forgery
• Environmental Violations
• Computer Crimes

• Insider Trading
• Ponzi Schemes
• Racketeering
• Securities Fraud
• Tax Evasion
• Money Laundering
• Corporate Espionage
• Copyright Infringement
• Antitrust Violations
• Business Opportunity Fraud

Defense Against White Collar Crime Charges in Chicago

If you are convicted of a white collar crime, you not only could be facing time behind bars and thousands of dollars in fines, but you could have to repay all of the money you allegedly took. Please, contact a member of the team at the Law Offices of Michael P. Schmiege to learn how we could help you. Our Chicago criminal defense lawyers could look over the different aspects of your case and seek to defend all the charges against you. We offer a free case evaluation to perspective clients so that you can let us know the details of your case and get back to you regarding how we could help you. Please, contact a Chicago criminal attorney today by calling our office and scheduling an appointment. Call today to get started!