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White Collar Crimes
White Collar Crimes
White collar crime is a crime committed by a person of prominence and high social standing in relation to his/her occupation.
White collar crimes include fraud, bribery, insider trading, embezzlement, computer crime and forgery. These crimes involve deceit, concealment, violation of trust, and are not dependent upon the application of threats or violence. White collar crime acts can be committed by individuals or entire organizations. The goal of the offender is usually to obtain money, property, or services. The offender may also be trying to avoid the payment of loss, money or services. Or, they may be trying to secure personal and/or business advantages.
Despite the fact that white collar crimes are considered extremely illegal, offenders tend to incur more lenient charges. This could be for several reasons. Generally speaking, white collar offenders tend to interact with a high profile public. Their contacts may include politicians, judiciary officials, and even law enforcement. White collar offenders also have access to a broader range of defense lawyers because monetary concerns are irrelevant. Criminal penalties also tend to apply more strictly to offenders who use a form of violence or physical force to take money from another person. For instance, a robber who uses a knife to force a person to give them their wallet will be prosecuted more severely than a businessman who took part in an insider trading scandal that involved thousands of dollars.
Even though the penalties seem more lenient, defendants that are convicted of white collar crimes may have to pay enormous fines or restitution. They may even have to spend time in jail. Today, there is a trend toward stricter punishment for white collar crimes because people are starting to recognize the financial damage white collar criminals inflict on society.
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