Ten Types of White Collar Crime in California

White collar crime is a large problem. One out of every three households is a victim of white collar crime, though many do not even know it. White collar crime costs the government billions of dollars each year.

A "white collar" crime is a non-violent crime based in deception, usually carried out by a business person or public official. White collar crimes are serious offenses, punished in California with jail time and heavy fines.

There are many different types of California white collar crime. The ten most common are:

• 1. Embezzlement
• 2. Extortion (also known as blackmail)
• 3. Obstruction of Justice (interfering with an investigation)
• 4. Perjury (lying under oath)
• 5. Fraud (deliberate deception for material gain)
• 6. Racketeering (extortion of money for criminal purposes)
• 7. Environmental law violations
• 8. Larceny
• 9. Bribery
• 10. Computer Fraud

We understand that those who get involved in white collar crime do not always do so deliberately, and we know that situations can quickly escalate beyond their control. If you find yourself being investigated for white collar crime, it is important that you contact a Ventura County criminal defense lawyer today.

An experienced Ventura County criminal defense lawyer can pick through the incredibly complex aspects of all white-collar crime cases, protecting your legal rights while fighting to get your life and reputation back in order. Call the law firm of Bamieh & Erickson today at (805) 585-3638.