Dublin White Collar Crime Attorney 

Representing Clients in Contra Costa & Alameda Counties

White collar crimes encompass a wide range of non-violent offenses typically committed in professional or business settings for financial gain. When facing white collar crime allegations, having an experienced attorney by your side is crucial. The intricacies of these cases necessitate having the help of an attorney who can navigate the complex web of financial regulations, corporate law, and criminal statutes. 

At The Law Office Of Christopher A. Lamiero, our attorney brings a unique perspective to your defense, having served as a former prosecutor. This background provides invaluable insights into the strategies and tactics employed by the prosecution, allowing for a more comprehensive and effective defense strategy.

Attorney Christopher Lamiero has over 30 years of experience protecting the rights and interests of those facing criminal charges in California and has handled a range of white-collar crime cases. When you retain our counsel, you can trust that we understand the gravity of your situation and the potential impact these charges can have on your personal and professional life. 

Talk with our white collar defense lawyer today by calling (925) 259-3337. We represent clients throughout the Tri-Valley area. 

Types of White Collar Crime in California

In California, several specific statutes address various types of white collar crimes. Below, we discuss some common white collar crimes people can be charged with: 

• Money laundering: Conducting financial transactions to conceal the destination, source, or identity of illegally obtained money. This often involves complex schemes to make illicit funds appear legitimate.
• Insurance fraud: Submitting false or exaggerated insurance claims to defraud insurance companies. This can include staged accidents, inflated damage claims, or falsifying medical records.
• Identity theft: Using another person's personal identifying information for any unlawful purpose, including to obtain credit, goods, services, or medical information.
• Healthcare fraud: Knowingly submitting false claims to health insurance companies or government healthcare programs. This can involve billing for services not rendered, upcoding, or performing unnecessary procedures.
• Forgery: Creating, altering, or using false documents with the intent to defraud. This can include forging signatures, checks, or other legal documents.
• Extortion: Obtaining property or money from another through the use of force or threats. This can include blackmail or threatening to reveal damaging information.
• Embezzlement: Fraudulently appropriating property entrusted to your care and management. This often occurs in workplace settings where an employee misappropriates company funds.
• Corruption: Misusing public funds or allowing bribes or conflicts of interest to govern decisions made in your role as a public official. 
• Computer hacking: Accessing a computer, computer system, or network without permission, often to steal data or disrupt operations.
• Bribery: Offering or accepting something of value to influence the actions of an official or person in a position of trust. This can include bribing public officials, jurors, or witnesses.

Are White Collar Crimes State or Federal Offenses? 

White collar crimes can be charged as either state or federal offenses depending on several factors. The jurisdiction under which these crimes are prosecuted is determined by the nature, scope, and impact of the illegal activities. 

State-level charges typically apply when the crime is confined to a single state's boundaries and primarily affects residents of that state. State laws govern the penalties for these offenses, which may include fines, probation, or imprisonment. For instance, if an employee embezzles funds from a local business or a person commits fraud against individuals within the same state, these cases are likely to be handled by state authorities. 

The key factors for state jurisdiction include:  

• The crime occurring entirely within one state
• The crime involving victims who reside only in that state 
• The crime not substantially affecting interstate commerce 

Cases that involve multiple states, either in terms of where the crime occurred, or the residence of the victims, and that violate federal laws are prosecuted federally. Federal white collar cases typically involve:

• Cases involving large-scale losses: Crimes that result in significant financial losses or involve complex schemes often attract federal attention. 
• Cases that are under the jurisdiction of federal agencies: Federal agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission may also take the lead in investigating certain types of white collar crimes, such as securities fraud, which would then be prosecuted at the federal level.