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White Collar Crimes

White Collar Crime Lawyer Dayton

There are many offenses set out in Ohio law that do not involve any type of violence and are solely financially motivated.

When you think of criminal offenses, you likely think of crimes that are violent and cause physical harm to others. White collar crimes can be committed by individuals or as part of large-scale corporate schemes and can occur in many ways. One factor that most white collar crimes have in common, however, is that the law allows for harsh sentences if you are convicted of an offense. Simply because white collar crimes do not involve violence does

not mean that law enforcement does not take such crimes extremely seriously. Because of the financial harm that white collar schemes can potentially cause, prosecutors aggressively pursue charges and convictions. For this reason, it is essential to have an equally aggressive and effective criminal defense lawyer on your side who understands how to defend against the elements of white collar offenses.

Common White Collar Charges

There is a variety of white collar offenses for which you may be charged, including the following:

  • Embezzlement
  • Identity theft and Forgery
  • Bankruptcy fraud;
  • Tax fraud or tax evasion;
  • Bribery and Extortion;
  • Internet crimes;
  • Mortgage fraud and Insurance fraud;
  • Medical fraud;
  • Securities fraud and Investment fraud;
  • Mail or wire fraud.

Each of these offenses has its own specific elements that a prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt in order to secure a conviction. It is critical for your defense attorney to fully understand the laws relating to your specific charge to devise the most effective defense strategy in your case. White collar crimes also often involve a large amount of evidence, especially for long-term schemes or corporate cases. The authorities may be investigating a possible crime long before you even know about it or before anyone is arrested. You need a lawyer with the resources and skill to review all of the evidence against you and challenge it whenever possible.

White Collar Offenses Have Serious Consequences

White collar crimes can involve a bank teller taking $100 from the drawer one time or an ongoing Ponzi scheme that steals millions of dollars from investment clients. Like other types of theft offenses, the possible penalties will largely depend on the amount of money taken and also on the extent of the scheme. For example, the following are the maximum imprisonment terms for embezzlement in Ohio based on the amount taken:

  • Less than $1000 – 180 days;
  • $1000 to $7499 – One year;
  • $7500 to $149,999 – 18 months;
  • $150,000 to $749,999 – Three years;
  • $750,000 to $1,499,999 – Eight years;
  • $1,500,000 and more – 11 years.

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If you are charged with any type of white collar crime, your freedom is in jeopardy. The experienced Dayton white collar defense attorneys at The VanNoy Firm are here to help you. To learn more about how we can assist you, contact our office today.

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