Tampa White Collar Crime Defense Attorney

The Persecution of a White Collar Crime in Tampa

While a white collar crime committed anywhere can be dealt with severely the prosecution and sanctions against such a crime are especially harsh in Florida. There are two major factors for this:

• Florida's unique geographical location and extensive coastline makes it an attractive destination for drug trafficking
• As a premier retirement destination our elderly population is commonly targeted for non-violent crimes such as fraud, swindles or deception

Although a white collar crime would not normally involve violence or force there is no reason to consider the consequences to be light. The monetary fines can be enormous and the very real prospect of prison time is not uncommon. These crimes are often quite complex and require the sharp legal skills of an experienced Tampa criminal defense lawyer.

Types of White Collar Crime

There can be many different variations of what constitutes a white collar crime. Generally they are non-violent and involve some form of improper monetary gain. And as the description "white collar" suggests these crimes are often committed by individuals in trusted positions or within the business world. Some common types are crimes committed, or conspired to be committed, such as:

• Fraud or swindling
• The misuse of a public office, such as bribery
• Neglecting, abusing or the exploitation of disabled adults or the elderly
• Money laundering
• Issuing bad checks
• Fraudulent practices
• The intention to defraud someone or conspiring to do so
• Racketeering type activities, which could include that of illegal debts
• Temporarily or permanently depriving another of his/her property or conspiring to do so
• Certain offenses committed by Public individuals or employees

Without doubt these types of charges can be highly complex.  Additionally it is common for a white collar crime defense to deal with multiple types of charges as the activities under question are seldom simple.  Many are considered to be felonies and so carry penalties which can include extensive prison time as well as financial penalties commensurate with the crime.  In some cases the penalties can run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars which, along with court costs and restitution, can be devastating.  Our legal team of criminal defense lawyers at Taracks Gomez & Rickman is known for its energetic and aggressive defense in all types of white collar crime cases, and can advise you how our defense will proceed.

White collar crime is complex and you should contact a Tampa White Collar Crime Attorney advice and building a legal defense.