White Collar Crime Defense Attorney Boston
White collar or financial crimes are charges that cover a wide variety of criminal offenses involving illegally obtained money or property through deception.
Since everything is done on the internet and everyone uses credit cards, the opportunities to commit fraud have increased.
Economic crime cases can be complicated. If you are facing these types of charges, contact Attorney Susan M. Rayburn. She has many years of experience and is ready to tackle these serious issues.
If you are accused of fraud, embezzlement, identity theft or any other type of economic crime, you will need dedicated representation. Start by calling Boston White Collar Defense Attorney, Susan M. Rayburn. So she can help you with your complex case and build the strongest defense possible.
Types of Economic Crimes
Credit Card and Debit Card Fraud: Obtaining money, goods, services, or anything else of value using a credit card or debit card that has been forged, stolen, or used without the owner’s consent is a first-degree misdemeanor unless the card was charged over $100 or used more than twice within six months, at which point the charge becomes a third-degree felony.
Trafficking in stolen credit cards, which means creating forged credit cards or selling stolen cards or card numbers, is a second-degree felony.
Insurance Fraud: means the accused person is alleged to have knowingly submitted false, incomplete, or misleading information to an insurer with the intent to injure, defraud, or deceive the company. This can include any insurance, property, life, auto, or health.
The accused may be the insured, doctor, or health care provider who submitted false claims. Insurance fraud is generally a third-degree felony.
Mortgage Fraud: A person who commits mortgage fraud makes misstatements or misrepresentations on an application for a mortgage. Lying about jobs or income on a mortgage application can be defined as mortgage fraud. Mortgage fraud is a third-degree felony and may be considered a second-degree felony if the offense involves more than $100,000.
False Impersonation: It is a crime to falsely represent oneself as another person to obtain property, whether in an identity theft situation or otherwise.
Charges vary depending on the amount the accused has received and can range from a second-degree misdemeanor to a first-degree felony.
Criminal Use of Personal Information: It’s a felony to use another person’s identity information without their consent to fraudulently obtain any benefit, including using that person’s name, social security number, bank account, driver’s license, or any other information.
If the fraud was worth more than $100,000 or involved more than 30 victims, it is considered a first-degree felony with a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison. If the value is more than $50,000 or involves 20 to 29 victims, it is a first-degree felony with a minimum sentence of five years. If the value is $5,000 or more or involves 10 to 19 victims, it is a second-degree felony.
Embezzlement: The theft of property or money entrusted to the accused. It could be funds, equipment, or any other property belonging to an employer. It could also involve mismanaging a nonprofit, club, homeowners association, or any other organization. These charges are treated the same way as theft charges. The higher the property value proved to have been embezzled, the worse the punishment. Charges can range from a second-degree misdemeanor to a first-degree felony.
White Collar Crimes
- Identity Theft
- Check Fraud
- Credit Card Fraud
- Embezzlement
- Medicaid Fraud
- Insurance Fraud
- Elderly Financial Abuse
- Mail Fraud
- Wire Fraud
- Extortion
- Money Laundering
- Violations of the RICO Act
As one of the most respected and recognized criminal defense attorneys in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Attorney Rayburn, with years of criminal defense experience, has an excellent record of favorable outcomes for her clients, whether through dismissals, negotiated resolutions, or jury trials.
Attorney Susan M. Rayburn effectively and aggressively represents people accused of a wide array of criminal offenses, including crimes of violence, firearms offenses, robbery, drug trafficking, possessory offenses, white collar crimes, major felonies and misdemeanors, grand jury subpoenas, restraining orders, and clerk magistrate hearings.
