White Collar Criminal Defense

A variety of different financial and business crimes are considered to be white-collar crimes in the state of Florida. Some examples of white-collar crimes include:

Embezzlement: Embezzlement involves stealing or appropriating money, assets or other items of value that do not belong to you. There are several different types of embezzlement punished under Florida law that are classified under offenses related to Financial Transactions (Fl. Stat. 896.101-896.108) and offenses related to False Pretenses and Frauds (Fl. Stat. 817.02-817.569).
Money Laundering: Money laundering involves taking dirty money or assets (money or goods obtained through criminal acts or activities) and trying to hide its origins or make it look as though it came from a legitimate source. Money laundering is prohibited under Fl. Stat. 896.101.
Mortgage Fraud: Using dishonest means to get a mortgage is a third degree felony prohibited by FL. Stat. 817.52. Making material misstatements (lying about important or relevant issues) and other types of mortgage fraud are defined under Fl. Stat 817.545.
Healthcare fraud: Using false pretenses to obtain healthcare services is prohibited under FL Stat. 817.50. This might include obtaining goods and services from healthcare providers using a false name or false identification.

These are just a few of many examples of white-collar crimes in the state of Florida. Medicare or Medicaid fraud, mail fraud, bankruptcy fraud, credit card and loan fraud, estate fraud, bank fraud, insider trading, tax fraud and participating in an organized crime ring are also examples of white-collar crimes that are punished under the laws in the state of Florida.

Federal Criminal Defense in West Palm Beach

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In some cases, these white-collar criminal offenses are prohibited under federal law and the federal courts have the exclusive right to hear the case. For example, tax fraud and bankruptcy fraud are federal crimes only and not a state crime. If you are accused of federal white collar criminal activity, you will need to be sure your criminal defense lawyer has handled federal cases as not all attorneys are equipped to represent you in federal court.

Regardless of whether the charges you face are federal criminal charges or state criminal charges, however, it is very important to take action to protect your legal rights and to defend yourself against the charges you are facing. An experienced West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney can help you to either explore defenses or negotiate a plea in order to avoid the potentially serious penalties and the career-destroying criminal record associated with white-collar crimes.

White Collar Criminal Defense in Palm Beach County

Residents of Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Wellington, Jupiter or other areas in Palm Beach and West Palm Beach should consider contacting the professional Palm Beach drug crimes attorneys at Musca Law for advice on how to deal with the charges against you. Musca Law represents clients accused of the following white-collar crimes:

Don’t gamble with your freedom, future and reputation. If you are facing white collar criminal charges in Palm Beach County, call the West Palm Beach criminal defense lawyers at Musca Law for a free consultation. 239-277-5297. Phone answered 24/7.

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