Houston White Collar Crime Defense Attorney

What are White Collar Crimes?

The phrase "white collar crime" was coined in 1939 by sociologist Professor Edwin Sutherland during a speech he gave to the American Sociological Society. Sutherland defined it as "crime committed by a person of respectability and high social status in the course of his occupation." The term today usually means a non-violent crime committed for financial gain in a commercial situation.

If you or someone you know has been charged with a white collar crime, it is essential to act quickly by contacting a criminal defense attorney. Houston white collar crime defense lawyer Gary S. Miller has the knowledge, skill, and criminal case track record you need for such an important defense. He provides personalized attention, accessibility, and will handle your case from start to finish. Located in Houston, Miller Law Group PLLC serves clients in Harris County, Montgomery County, Fort Bend County, and Galveston County.

Examples of White Collar Crimes

White collar crime overlaps with corporate crime because the opportunity for these kinds of crimes is more available to "white collar" employees of corporations. The FBI defines this type of crime as illegal acts characterized by deceit, concealment, or violation of trust which are not dependent on the application or threat of physical violence or force. Examples of white collar crimes include:

Credit card fraud
Telemarketing and phone fraud
Computer and internet fraud
Insurance fraud
Mail fraud
Bankruptcy fraud
Health care fraud
Anti-trust violations
Government fraud
Financial fraud
Securities fraud
Tax evasion
Anti-trust violations
Environmental law violations
Insider trading
Bribery and kickbacks
Counterfeiting
Money laundering
Embezzlement
Public corruption
Economic espionage and trade secret theft

At Miller Law Group PLLC, Houston criminal defense attorney Gary S. Miller will work hard, acting quickly and decisively to build your defense. Mr. Miller offers relentless dedication to achieving the best possible results for his clients.

If you have been charged with a white collar crime, contact Houston criminal defense attorney Gary S. Miller to discuss your case today!