White Collar Crimes refer to illegal activities surrounding business finance. Examples of white collar crimes include mortgage fraud, bank fraud, bankruptcy fraud, insurance fraud, money laundering, securities fraud, tax evasion, computer or internet fraud, stock fraud, Workers compensation fraud, counterfeiting, grand larceny, employee theft, extortion, Medicare or Medicaid fraud, forgery and bribery.

Sometimes New York business people make uniformed decisions that can ultimately take their business down the wrong path. These business people find themselves overwhelmed by responsibilities and choices and often find themselves in a position where they simply cannot pay their bills. The complexity of these demands can easily be misunderstood by the government, resulting in an investigation or even Criminal White Collar Crime charges. When this happens, it is imperative that they work with an experienced law firm that can provide a strong case on their behalf.

White collar crimes generally involve a violation of trust and are committed with little or no involvement of physical force or violence. White Collar Crimes are carried out by individuals or organizations in an effort to obtain money or property, to avoid payment or loss of services or to secure a personal or a financial advantage.

If you or the organization you are a part of is being questioned about, or has been officially charged with any white collar crime, you will need the assistance of an experienced attorney. Penalties for white collar offenses can be quite serious, including extensive fines, jail time, restitution, forfeiture, supervised release and, in some cases, home detention.

Stephen Bilkis & Associates are highly skilled New York lawyers representing individuals who have been charged with white collar crimes. If you are in need of an attorney, call us immediately at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW. We offer free consultations for those charged with bank fraud, bankruptcy fraud, stock fraud, insurance fraud, money laundering, workers compensation fraud, securities fraud, tax evasion, computer or internet fraud, stock fraud, counterfeiting, grand larceny, employee theft, extortion, Medicare or Medicaid fraud, forgery and bribery. We have locations throughout the metropolitan area including NYC and Long Island.