There are a number of charges for which a person might need to hire a Sacramento white collar criminal defense attorney. White collar crime is defined as non-violent crime committed for the purposes of illicit and illegal monetary gain. Though not as serious as violent crime charges, a white collar crime charge can have serious consequences on one’s career and reputation, and a conviction can forever alter a person’s life. If you have been convicted of any type of financial crime, it is important to find an experienced and dedicated Sacramento white collar criminal defense attorney.
Edwin Sutherland, an American sociologist who lived in the early 20th century named several types of white collar and corporate crime. A charge for any one of these calls for a Sacramento white collar criminal defense attorney. One type of white collar crime is stock market manipulation. This is any attempt to change or misrepresent the stock market to influence the investments and financial actions of others. The stock market can be manipulated by churning, pools, runs, ramping the market, wash trades, and bear raids. Another type of white collar crime is bribery, either commercial bribery, or direct or indirect bribery of a public official. Commercial bribery is not strictly prohibited by any federal law, though certain states, including California, have laws directly prohibiting this activity. Commercial bribery is defined as dishonest business transactions to secure an unfair or illegal advantage in the market. Another reason someone could need a Sacramento white collar criminal defense attorney is because they have been charged with false advertising. This includes false or hidden fees, false going out of business sales, changing around common units of measurement, manipulating common terms, creating misleading packaging or illustrations, angel dusting, creating unspecific guarantees, and many more. California has much stricter laws against false advertising than many states. One of the most common reasons to hire a Sacramento white collar criminal defense attorney is a charge of embezzlement or misappropriation of funds. This usually involves using company money for personal purposes. Depending on the degree of seriousness, this can often add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen company money, and in can happen in multi-national corporations, as well as small family-owned businesses.
No matter what the specific charge, being convicted of a financial crime is a serious occurrence and calls for the highest quality defense. Look for a Sacramento white collar criminal defense attorney who has years of experience, in depth knowledge of the business world, and is committed to the highest ethical standards.
If you are looking for a Sacramento white collar criminal defense attorney, contact Kimball and Wilson, LLC. Their attorneys have years of experience and are committed to aggressive and ethical defense for all their clients. Visit them online!
