Athens White Collar Crime Lawyer
Experienced Defense Against White Collar Crimes in Clarke County
Coined in 1939, the term "white-collar crimes" refers to nonviolent crimes that are usually committed by business professionals or those within the government. While the FBI sums up white-collar crimes as "lying, cheating, and stealing," there are more than two dozen types of white-collar crimes and schemes. An Athens white collar criminal defense lawyer can represent you if you are facing charges.
Accused of a white collar crime? Call Law Offices of J. Lee Webb now at (706) 705-5122 or schedule your consultation online with our dedicated Athens defense attorney.
Common Types of White Collar Crimes
The goal of each white-collar crime is almost always the same: financial gain. That being said, there are a variety of types of white-collar crimes that can be committed, a conviction for any of which can significantly impact a person's life.
Some of the most common white-collar crimes include:
- Bank fraud
- Bribery
- Embezzlement
- Extortion
- Healthcare fraud
- Identity theft
- Insider trading
- Investment fraud
- Tax evasion
- Kickback schemes
- Blackmail
The above list is by no means inclusive; any act that seeks to make a financial gain at the expense of another, and does so using fraudulent or deceptive methods, may be considered a white collar crime.
What are the Penalties for White Collar Crimes in Georgia?
While white-collar crimes are nonviolent in nature, a person should not be fooled into thinking that the penalties for committing a white collar crime are minimal; rather, white collar crimes are prosecuted harshly in the state. Identity theft in Athens, for example, is a very serious charge. A conviction for identity theft carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000 for a first offense; a subsequent offense is punished even more aggressively. A conviction of forgery in the first degree, similarly, is punishable by imprisonment of not more than 10 years, according to Georgia Code Section 16-9-1.
Contact Our Athens White Collar Crime Lawyer in Athens Today
When you are facing white collar criminal charges, especially those charges that are false that are pending against you, speaking with the experienced Athens white collar crime attorney at the Law Offices of J. Lee Webb is in your best interest. Our team has a proven record of criminal defense success and can guide you through not only understanding the charges against you but can also provide you with strong defense representation if hired.
Contact Law Offices of J. Lee Webb today to get in touch with our Athens white collar crime lawyer.
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"He is knowledgeable and very professional."I scheduled a consultation with Mr. Webb and within 5 minutes of the consult and giving my statement to my case I felt comfortable and confident.- Criminal Defense Client
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"Very knowledgeable and tough attorney - got my DUI charge totally dismissed."Lee did an amazing job on my case. He asked me to walk through all of the details of what had happened and then studied the police reports in great detail. Once we went to court it was clear from the beginning that the judges and prosecutors really respect- Kevin W. / DUI Client
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"Was forthright and honest -- did an outstanding job of guiding me through the process"This was a first-time DUI (0.08), first-ever offense of any sort. I was referred to Lee by a lawyer friend. Lee and Alisa (his assistant) did an outstanding job of guiding me through the process from first contact all the way through trial (that never occu- DUI Client