White Collar Crime in Texas | Dallas Criminal Attorney

White-collar crime in Texas happens just like it does everywhere else; however, it's not as big of an issue as other states, such as New York or California. On a national level, its a huge problem, costing the US more than $300 billion annually.

Types of White Collar Crimes

What types of crime is included in the “white collar” variety? Things like fraud, bankruptcy fraud, bribery, insider trading, embezzlement, computer crime, medical crime, public corruption, identity theft, environmental crime, pension fund crime, RICO crimes, consumer fraud, occupational crime, securities fraud, financial fraud, and forgery. With violent crime, obviously the tools of the trade are guns and knives.

With white collar crime in Texas and other places, it’s a computer. Unlike violent crime, much of white collar crimes go undetected. It's hard to see and even harder to track. The motive for white collar crime? Financial gain. It's all about the money with this type of criminal activity.

History of White Collar Crime

So how long have these types of criminals been prosecuted and what’s the history? The term "white collar crime" was first used in 1939 during a speech given by Edwin Sutherland to the American Sociological Society. When explaining it, he commented that this is "crime committed by a person of respectability and high social status in the course of his occupation."

The major issue with white collar crime in Texas and everywhere else is this: They are difficult to prosecute. They can be sophisticated criminals. They make every attempt to conceal their activities. When they are accused, they get the best attorneys who either get them off or cut a great deal for their client.

It should be noted that white collar crime charges in Texas are usually brought against individuals. But, there are situations where corporations themselves may be subject to investigation.

Penalties White Collar Offenses in Texas

• Fines
• Home detention
• Community confinement
• Costs of prosecution
• Forfeitures
• Restitution
• Supervised release
• Imprisonment

However, sanctions can be lessened if the defendant takes responsibility for the crime and assists the authorities in their investigation. It’s interesting that a common defense for those accused of white collar crime is entrapment.

The federal government and its agencies typically oversee and regulate white collar crime in the U.S. Who gets involved? The FBI, the Internal Revenue Service, the Secret Service, U.S. Customs, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Most states, including Texas also employ their own agencies to enforce white collar criminal activity.

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