White Collar Crimes' Penalties in US

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White Collar Crimes

White Collar Crimes encompasses many types of non-violent criminal offenses that are committed in a business or professional setting to achieve financial gain. White-collar crimes are committed by people of high social status who commit their crimes in the context of their occupation.

Some Examples
Bribery Counterfeiting Embezzlement Fraud Tax Evasion/Avoidance Telemarketing Crimes.

Under jurisdiction of the FBI

Those illegal acts which are characterized by deceit, concealment, or violation of trust and which are not dependent upon the application or threat of physical force or violence.

Convictions and Penalties

As white collar crimes are typically nonviolent and involve individuals of a higher class, convicts receive shorter sentences and nicer prison accommodations than their blue collar counterparts. But in few big fraud cases, some convicts have received sentences for life in prison, along with huge court-ordered fines and restitution payments.

Convictions and Penalties

Charge depends on the size of the illegal operation and the degree of involvement for each individual. These types of crimes can cause considerable financial damage to hundreds or even thousands of people. Some cases may even impact the regional or national economy to an extent.

Convictions and Penalties

In the United States, sentences for white-collar crimes may include a combination of imprisonment, fines, restitution, community service, disgorgement, probation, or other alternative punishment. In other countries, such as China, white-collar criminals can be given the death penalty.

Convictions and Penalties

Defendants without a significant criminal record may be sentenced to probation, a suspended jail sentence or a jail sentence far shorter than the maximum. They may have fines levied against them, and may be required to forfeit any profits or pay restitution to their victims.

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