WHITE COLLAR CRIMES

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White Collar Crimes are considered non-violent crimes that are motivated mostly by financial gain, and these charges often involve deception or concealment in order to achieve the ill-gotten gains. These charges can be misdemeanor or felony charges, they can be charged at the state and federal level, and they may be prosecuted by a county District Attorney, the state Attorney General, or even a federal prosecutor. Charges of this type often fall into categories of fraud, bribery, forgery, financial transactions, or identity theft. White collar crimes are often extremely serious charges and can encompass very complex cases with equally complex defenses.

You will need an experienced attorney to defend a white collar crime, who is confident and skilled in defending such complex cases. If you have been charged with a white collar crime, give the firm a call right away at (303) 552-1720, or click on the button below to schedule a consultation appointment.

Fraud by Forgery / SIMULATION/Impersonation

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Fraud is a category of crime, whereby the person perpetrating the crime is engaging in conduct with an intent to gain a benefit one has no right to. A great number of individuals are charged with fraud related charges due to simple mistakes, or even a misunderstanding of how financial transactions work. Regardless of how or why you were charged, fraud related charges as extremely serious, and you will not want to speak with the police or anyone else about the alleged charges. You will want to exercise your right to remain silent, and to seek out the help of an experienced defense attorney.

Forgery/Simulation/Impersonation Charges:

  • Forgery (C.R.S. 18-5-102)

  • Second Degree Forgery (C.R.S. 18-5-104)

  • Use of Forged Academic Record (C.R.S. 18-5-104.5)

  • Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument (C.R.S. 18-5-105)

  • Criminal Possession of a Second Degree Forged Instrument (C.R.S. 18-5-107)

  • Criminal Possession of Forgery Devices (C.R.S. 18-5-109)

  • Criminal Simulation (C.R.S. 18-5-110)

  • Trademark Counterfeiting (C.R.S. 18-5-110.5)

  • Obtaining Signature by Deception (C.R.S. 18-5-112)

  • Criminal Impersonation (C.R.S. 18-5-113)

  • Offering False Instrument for Recording (C.R.S. 18-5-114)

FRAUD IN OBTAINING PROPERTY OR SERVICES

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A very common way fraud is charged, is when a person tries to obtain property or services by fraudulent means.

Fraud in Obtaining Property or Services Charges:

  • Fraud by Check (C.R.S. 18-5-205)

  • Defrauding a Secured Creditor or Debtor (C.R.S. 18-5-206)

  • Purchase on Credit to Defraud (C.R.S. 18-5-207)

  • Dual Contracts to Induce Loan (C.R.S. 18-5-208)

  • Issuing False Financial Statement (C.R.S. 18-5-209)

  • Receiving Deposits in a Failing Financial Institution (C.R.S. 18-5-210)

  • Insurance Fraud (C.R.S. 18-5-211)

identity theft

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Identity theft crimes involve the possession or use of financial devices or identification which belongs to another person.

Identity Theft Charges:

  • Identity Theft (C.R.S. 18-5-902)

  • Criminal Possession of a Financial Device (C.R.S. 18-5-903)

  • Criminal Possession of an Identification Document (C.R.S. 18-5-903.5)

  • Gathering Identification Information by Deception (C.R.S. 18-5-904)

  • Possession of Identity Theft Tools (C.R.S. 18-5-905)

FRAUDULENT AND DECEPTIVE Sales and Business Practices

These charges involve fraudulent means of effecting sales, bad advertising, false statements, and even money laundering.

Fraudulent Business Charges:

  • Fraud in Effecting Sales (C.R.S. 18-5-301)

  • Unlawful Activity Concerning Sale of Land (C.R.S. 18-5-302)

  • Bait Advertising (C.R.S. 18-5-303)

  • False Statements as to Circulation (C.R.S. 18-5-304)

  • Possession or Altering Identification Number (C.R.S. 18-5-305)

  • Electronic Mail Fraud (C.R.S. 18-5-308)

  • Money Laundering (C.R.S. 18-5-309)

Bribery and Rigging of COntests

Bribery is often found in sports or other contests, as wells as in business.

Bribery Charges:

  • Commercial Bribery and Breach of Duty to Act Disinterestedly (C.R.S. 18-5-401)

  • Rigging Publicly Exhibited Contests (C.R.S. 18-5-402)

  • Bribery in Sports (C.R.S. 18-5-403)

Offneses relating to the Uniform Commercial COde

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The Uniform Commercial Code is also a target of white collar criminals, and can include charges of fraud, concealment, and even bad checks.

UCC Charges:

  • Failure to pay over Assigned Accounts (C.R.S. 18-5-502)

  • Concealment or Removal of Secured Property (C.R.S. 18-5-504)

  • Failure to Pay Over Proceeds Unlawful (C.R.S. 18-5-505)

  • Fraudulent Receipt (C.R.S. 18-5-506)

  • False Statement in Receipt (C.R.S. 18-5-507)

  • Duplicate Receipt not Marked (C.R.S. 18-5-508)

  • Warehouse’s Goods Mingled - Receipts (C.R.S. 18-5-509)

  • Delivery of Goods without Receipt (C.R.S. 18-5-510)

  • Mortgaged Goods Receipt (C.R.S. 18-5-511)

  • Issuance of Bad Check (C.R.S. 18-5-512)

Financial Transaction Device CRIME ACT

The Financial Transaction Device Crime Act concentrates on crimes surrounding the use and possession of devices for carrying out business transactions fraudulently.

Charges:

  • Unauthorized Use of a Financial Transaction Device (C.R.S. 18-5-702)

  • Criminal Possession or Sale of Blank Financial Transaction Device (C.R.S. 18-5-705)

  • Criminal Possession of Forgery Device (C.R.S. 18-5-706)

  • Unlawful Manufacture of Financial Transaction Device (C.R.S. 18-5-707)

Equity Skimming

Equity skimming crimes are related to a person obtaining real property or vehicles by fraudulent means.

Charges:

  • Equity Skimming of Real Property (C.R.S. 18-5-802)

  • Equity Skimming of a Vehicle (C.R.S. 18-5-803)

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