White Collar Crimes Defense Attorney Serving New York City

White Collar Crimes Defined

White collar crime is a very broad term that usually refers to non-violent crimes which involve deceitful and unlawful financial transactions. They are usually committed in a somewhat sophisticated way and include organized crime. The end result of a financial crime is usually financial loss for the businesses, investors or others affected by the crime. A New York City criminal defense lawyer from Perez & Cedeño, P.C. reliably and aggressively defends against the following white collar crimes:

Conspiracy When two or more people agree to commit an unlawful or criminal act, they can be charged with the crime of conspiracy. Conspiracy is charged as a separate crime from the actual criminal act itself. Read more about conspiracy...

Counterfeit Cigarettes No other state has higher taxes on cigarettes than New York. The cost of a pack or carton of cigarettes in NYC far exceeds the national average. The counterfeit cigarette trade has significantly grown here as a consequence and law enforcement is cracking down. Read more about counterfeit cigarettes...

Counterfeit Merchandise The national total in seizures of counterfeit merchandise in 2010 jumped considerably. Law enforcement, with the support of the manufacturers being counterfeited, has increased their efforts to investigate and prosecute those who deal in counterfeit merchandise. Read more about counterfeit merchandise...

Counterfeit Tax Stamps When sellers of alcohol, tobacco, medicines and other articles which require tax stamps try to avoid paying the high taxes required on these items, they can also be hit with other tax-related crimes. Read more about counterfeit tax stamps...

Counterfeit U.S. Currency Criminal defense cases involving counterfeit money can include law enforcement from local, state and federal agencies including the US Department of the Treasury and the FBI. Read more about counterfeit U.S. currency...

Fraud There is a vast number of ways to commit fraud. One of the challenges faced by the prosecution in a fraud case is proving the intention to deceive and profit. Read more about fraud...

Mail Fraud Mail fraud cases usually involve attempts to defraud people by use of the US mails. In more recent times the use of commercial carriers to commit fraud now falls under the same laws. Read more about mail fraud...

RICO The RICO Act is a federal law. Of the 35 crimes listed in this act, 8 of them are state crimes. Many would argue that the expanded use of this act has lead to violations of basic, constitutional rights. When that happens, you need an attorney grounded in the rights granted all citizens by our constitution. Read more about RICO...

NYC Lawyer Defends White Collar Crime Cases

Judges are given guidelines to use when sentencing white collar crime convictions but they are only guidelines and much discretion is allowed in lessening or increasing the suggested penalties. For this reason and many others, it is highly recommended that if you are being investigated for a white collar crime or you have been charged with one, immediately employ a trusted criminal defense attorney.

Contact a New York City criminal defense lawyer in our office and get committed legal representation for your defense.