The White Collar Attorney Miami & Washington D.C Count On
White-collar crime, also referred to as corporate crime is nonviolent and financially motivated crime committed by government and or business professionals.
Types of white-collar crimes include:
- Money laundering
- Insider trading
- Labor racketeering
- Forgery
- Identity theft
- Copyright infringement
- Cybercrime
- Embezzlement
- Ponzi schemes
- Bribery
- Wage theft
- Fraud
- Mortgage Broker Fraud
- Tax evasion
- Corporate Crime
- Kickbacks
White-collar crimes are crimes involve concealing, deceiving or the violation of trust. These types of crimes do not depend on using physical violence, force or threatening. The motivation for getting involved in these types of financial crimes are to avoid losing or obtaining property, money or services. Securing a professional or personal advantage is also a motive for committing white-collar or corporate crimes.
White-collar crime can involve international businesses as well. These types of international white-collar crimes fall under the FCPA, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
The FBI has placed a considerable amount of resources and formed numerous partnerships with other agencies to investigate allegations of fraud. Some of these agencies include the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, IRS, CFTC, SEC, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and the Department of Labor.
One of the primary tools law enforcement agencies use against white-collar criminals is asset forfeiture. The FBI uses asset forfeiture to:
- Deter illegal activities
- Disrupt organized criminals
- To advocate for victims by returning assets
- Protect the public
- Punish those convicted of white-collar crimes
The consequences of a conviction related to white-collar crime are often life-changing and far-reaching. When facing charges related to white-collar crimes it is crucial to retain a corporate crime attorney in Miami with a vast knowledge of white-collar crime, your representation must be comfortable going to court against the government.
As the white collar attorney Washington D.C depends on, attorney Michael Padula is accustomed to working in this environment. He is a former Trial Attorney with the Department of Justice. Michael Padula handled cases throughout the United States. He is accustomed to working in many different jurisdictions throughout the country.
Contact Attorney Michael Padula
If you are facing white-collar charges, having a lawyer who knows how to navigate this complex area is crucial. Michael Padula has the requisite skills to represent anyone facing federal and state charges. For a free and discreet consultation with an experienced white collar attorney in Miami or Washington D.C, call (305) 455-5206.