New York White Collar Crime Attorney

Defending Against Allegations of White Collar Crimes

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a white collar crime is a type of fraud committed by business professionals and government workers. The term was coined in 1939 because of the fact that these crimes usually occured in business environments. Examples of these crimes include: fraud, bribery, insider trading, forgery, identity theft, embezzlement, money laundering, computer crimes, and copyright infringements.

If you were accused of any of these crimes, it is imperative that you speak with a New York criminal defense lawyer from our legal team as soon as possible. We could not only provide you with aggressive legal defense, but also give you the information you need to make the best decisions for you.

RICO: Racketeer-Influenced and Corrupt Organization

Known as the RICO Act, or RICO, the Racketeer-Influence and Corrupt Organization Act is a U.S. federal law regarding criminal organizations. It makes it illegal for organized crime leaders to gain any profit through business ventures, even if the business was valid. It allows law enforcement to seize the assets of known organizations as well. The goal of this act is to cut off funding for criminals by making it difficult for them to operate financially.

Do not wait to contact a New York white collar crime lawyer!

If you have been arrested for a crime relating to the RICO act or any form of racketeering or profiteering, contact our legal team as soon as possible. We will do everything in our power to get your charges dismissed so that you can get your life back on track. We understand that prosecutors are intent on securing the harshest punishment for your charges and so fight tirelessly to provide you with strong legal representation.

To learn more, contact a New York criminal defense attorney from Brian D. Perskin & Associates to discuss your case.