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The Electronic Mire Of White-Collar Crimes

The Electronic Mire Of White-Collar CrimesWhen most people think of crime, they think of something simple and straightforward:  a robbery at gunpoint, an argument that escalates into throwing punches, or else a thieving pickpocket who “accidentally” bumps into a dozen different people on a crowded city street.  What people usually don’t think of are well-dressed men and women going to office jobs in big, corporate buildings, sitting down at their computers, and then proceeding to commit acts of embezzlement, fraud, misappropriation, and outright theft.

The Rise Of Cybercrime

As money moves increasingly towards plastic and online interactions, it’s becoming more and more lucrative to steal someone’s online identity rather than go through the expense and risk of mugging someone in person.  After all, a victim might be able to identify a mugger later on or possibly turn the tables during the confrontation, and all the mugger can expect to find are a few twenties and some credit cards which the owner will undoubtedly cancel before too long.

With identity theft, however, it becomes possible to steal far more money than what can fit in a wallet.  A person’s identity can be used not only to steal from the person’s credit card accounts directly, but it can also be used to commit fraud against insurance companies and banks.  And if someone happens to commit a cybercrime on your company’s server space, it’s possible that you’ll get dragged in, too.

Casting A Wide Net

One of the main reasons why accomplice laws exist is so state prosecutors can use them to threaten friends and associates of the primary target.  Acting as a witness is better than having to face potential jail time, after all.  As such, if someone has been committing a crime in your workspace, you may wind up dragged in whether you like it or not.

If you find yourself in this sort of situation, it’s a good idea to hire someone to represent and defend your interests against an ongoing criminal investigation.  A lawyer who’s familiar with the intricacies of white-collar crime would be able to help you cooperate with the authorities as far as it’s appropriate while at the same time keep you safe from prosecution and keep your private information private.

If you live in Suffolk County on Long Island, New York, then give the Law Office of Naiburg, Obedin, and Weissman a call.  We can provide you with a free case evaluation which will hopefully clear up your legal situation enough for you to start making steps to improve it.  Remember, in the American system guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, and that includes guilt by association.