The term "white collar" usually indicates a crime that is committed using exceptional trickery or fraud. White collar crimes are frequently financial in nature and typically involve using one's brains as opposed to a gun or force.
Different organizations have different definitions of what fits into the category of white collar crime. Different police departments, District attorneys' offices, etc... might have different ideas about what exactly a white collar crime is.
One thing you can be sure of is that if you are accused of one of these crimes you will be facing the best prosecutors that a District Attorney's office has to offer. Not only will the prosecutor be of the highest quality, but they will have more time to devote to their cases than the average prosecutor.
Frequently, Prosecutors will also try to force you to give them money which may or may not have been involved in the alleged "crime". This is known as "asset forfeiture" and it is becoming more and more common, as well as becoming more and more controversial.
Make certain that your attorney is experienced in both criminal defense and defending asset forfeiture cases. Asset forfeiture is controlled by chapter 59 of the Texas code of Criminal Procedure. Click here to view this chapter.
An average defense attorney is no match for an "average" white collar prosecutor. If you are facing a white collar crime prosecution you need immediate representation. There are typically two prosecutions conducted at the same time. One about the money and the other about punishment. This creates additional problems and opportunities which your attorney must understand.
If you suspect you are even the target of a white collar investigation, say nothing and get help as quickly as possible. Staying out of trouble is always better than getting out of trouble.
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