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White Collar Crimes

White Collar Crimes Carry Big Sentences

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White-collar crimes may seem harmless to some, as no one is physically hurt by deeds such as forgery or fraud. But these are crimes Minnesota and federal authorities take very seriously, and convictions can bring long sentences. A few recent Minnesota cases illustrate this point:
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Types of Fraud in Minnesota

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Fraud is often considered a “white collar crime.” Minnesota law specifies a number of different types of fraud, including:

  • Medical Assistance Fraud;
  • Insurance Fraud;
  • State Lottery Fraud;
  • Lawful Gambling Fraud;
  • Fraud in Obtaining Credit;
  • Financial Transaction Card Fraud;
  • Residential Mortgage Fraud; and
  • Telecommunications and Information Services Fraud.

Additional types of fraud may include: mail fraud, tax fraud and/or bank fraud.

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What Is A “White Collar” Crime?

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White collar” crimes are typically nonviolent crimes that involve financial deception. These crimes may be committed knowingly or unintentionally. Many first-time offenders are otherwise law-abiding Minesota citizens who have engaged in illegal activity out of ignorance of the law or out of desperation due to economic difficulty. Such economic difficulty may arise as a result of factors such as gambling, drug addiction or family financial difficulties.

Crimes considered “white collar crimes” include:

  • Bribery;
  • Counterfeiting;
  • Embezzlement;
  • Forgery;
  • Identify Theft;
  • Insurance Fraud;
  • Internet Fraud;
  • Mail Fraud;
  • Money Laundering;
  • Mortgage Fraud;
  • Property Crimes;
  • Securities Fraud;
  • Theft; and
  • Wire Fraud.

White collar crimes may be either state or federal crimes, and convictions can carry penalties of massive restitution payments, large fines, and jail or prison time.

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