White collar crimes can include such acts as bank fraud, bankruptcy fraud, antitrust violations, insurance fraud, money laundering, securities fraud, stock fraud, tax evasion, computer or internet fraud, credit card fraud, obstruction of justice, counterfeiting, embezzlement, extortion, forgery and bribery. Our firm has been successful in preventing criminal white collar crime charges and helping our clients avoid severe penalties associated with conviction.

There are various forms of white collar crimes, ranging from petty theft to large-scale corporate fraud.  Here is more information about some of the more well-known white collar criminal activities:

• Mortgage Fraud
  The regulations surrounding mortgage lending are complex and characterized by extensive paperwork and documentation. If any of this documentation is found to be misleading, false or incomplete, government and industry fraud investigators have reason for an indictment. Common types of mortgage fraud include filing of false statement, property flipping, occupancy fraud, non-disclosure and the signing of false bank loan applications.
  
  
• Bank Fraud
  The Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA) state that check-kiting, unauthorized use of a teller machine, lying on a loan application, credit card fraud and other actions that attempt to fraudulently obtain assets and money from a bank, are considered bank fraud in New York State. Any action on the part of a bank employee that involves demand draft fraud and fraudulent loans are also considered serious criminal offenses that involve extensive prison sentences and fines.  Bank fraud often includes charges of other white collar crimes including mail or wire fraud and obstruction of justice.
  
  
• Insurance Fraud
  Insurance fraud is committed by any individual who knowingly, and with intent to defraud, presents any written statement as part of, or in support of, or prepares with knowledge or belief that it will be presented to or by an insurer, an application for an insurance policy.
  
  
• Stock Fraud
  Stock or securities fraud allegations can involve investment fraud, churning funds, fraudulent press releases, unsuitability, unauthorized trades, theft, bribery, conspiracy and the misrepresentation of stock information. Stock fraud most often results in substantial losses to investors and substantial profits to the firms that were responsible for committing the fraud.
  
  
• Grand Larceny
  A person steals property and commits larceny when, with intent to deprive another of property, that individual wrongfully takes, obtains or withholds such property from an owner thereof. Grand larceny is the theft of another individual’s property or money exceeding defined value, as distinguished from petty (petit) larceny, in which the value is below the grand larceny limit.
  

If you are under investigation for, or have been indicted or otherwise charged with any white collar crime, you will need the assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer.  Penalties for white collar crimes can include fines, jail time, restitution, forfeiture, home detention and supervised release.

Stephen Bilkis & Associates are highly skilled New York lawyers representing individuals who have been charged with white collar crimes. If you are in need of a lawyer, call us immediately at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW. We offer free consultations for those charged with bank fraud, bankruptcy fraud, stock fraud, insurance fraud, money laundering, securities fraud, tax evasion, computer or internet fraud, counterfeiting, grand larceny, extortion, forgery and bribery.