Miami White Collar Crime Practice Areas and Legal Definitions

Florida laws and procedures related to white collar crimes are complicated and require a skilled criminal defense lawyer to properly navigate through the process. Miami white collar crime lawyer Neil M. Nameroff fights for the legal rights of alleged white collar criminal offenders in the state of Florida and throughout the nation. Attorney Nameroff delivers personalized attention to his clients by keeping case information detailed and accessible, and provides expert defense solutions related to the following matters:

Florida White Collar Crimes:

High-tech professionals, corporate executives and clergy who are criminally charged for offenses such as corporate theft, counterfeiting, embezzlement, forgery, hacking, fraud, tax evasions or bad checks are often referred to as "white collar" offenders and are prosecuted for white collar crimes. In some cases, first-time offenders are convicted and sent to prison, even with no prior criminal history.

Securities Fraud - the offer of sale of securities through a scheme to defraud or through material misstatements or fraudulent omissions.

Tax Fraud/Evasion - the act of willfully attempting to defeat or circumvent the tax law in order to minimize one's tax liability; tax evasion is punishable by both civil and criminal penalties.

Money Laundering - the transfer of criminal proceeds to promote the illegal activity or to conceal the source of the proceeds.

Insurance Fraud - the knowing misrepresentations or the concealment of material facts to induce another to act to his or her detriment regarding insurance matters.

Accounting Fraud - the knowing misrepresentation, concealment of material facts, or reckless misrepresentations made to induce another to act to his or her detriment regarding accounting matters.

Embezzlement - the fraudulent taking of personal property with which one has been entrusted, esp. as a fiduciary.

Internet crime - hacking, phishing, pharming, programming worms, viruses, Trojans and committing Identity theft can result in substantial criminal charges. Identity theft in particular is a rising issue across America and recent headline stories involving breaches of security at major financial institutions have caused widespread panic in the financial community and among consumers.

Health Care Fraud - a term describing numerous crimes aimed at defrauding one or another part of the health care system, for example, the filing of false medical insurance claims.

RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) - RICO is a United States law which provides for extended penalties for criminal acts performed as part of an ongoing criminal organization. RICO was enacted as Title IX of the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970. Under RICO, a person or group who commits any two of 35 crimes-27 federal crimes and 8 state crimes-within a 10-year period and has committed those crimes with similar purpose or results can be charged with racketeering. Those found guilty of racketeering can be fined up to $25,000 and/or sentenced to 20 years in prison. In addition, the racketeer must forfeit all gains and interest in any business gained through a pattern of "racketeering activity." The act also contains a civil component that allows plaintiffs to sue for triple damages.

If you or someone you know needs the legal counsel of an experienced Miami, Florida white collar crime defense Attorney, please contact Attorney Neil M. Nameroff today at 866-435-2851, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange for your consultation.

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