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Penalties for White Collar Crime

The most frightening part of being a defendant in a white collar criminal case-or any criminal case-is the potential penalty involved. Most white collar defendants have no prior experience with the criminal justice system, and the uncertainty of their future looms understandably large in their minds. An experienced criminal defense attorney can give specific advice on the possible penalties in a particular case.

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The Range of Possible Penalties

The penalties for white collar crimes vary. Most of the laws authorize a monetary fine, a prison sentence, or a combination of the two. The criminal laws authorize maximum penalties, which are often quite severe. For example, the maximum possible sentence for credit card fraud is a prison sentence of twenty-five years, and a fine of $250,000. In addition, the court may order forfeiture of anything gained as a result of the fraud.

The maximum penalties are seldom imposed. Most defendants receive a lesser sentence that may be calculated according to sentencing guidelines, depending on the jurisdiction. These guidelines are meant to ensure that criminal sentences are uniform, so the sentencing judge is often given very little discretion on the sentence imposed. The guidelines take into account the crime for which the defendant has been convicted, and any prior criminal record of the defendant. In some cases, the court may consider factors that will allow it to depart, or impose a sentence different, from the sentence required by the guidelines.

Defendants without a significant criminal record may be sentenced to probation, a suspended jail sentence, or a jail sentence far shorter than the maximum. They may have fines levied against them, and may be required to forfeit any profits, and pay restitution to their victims.

An experienced criminal defense attorney is best able to advise you regarding the likely sentence in a particular case.

The "Easy Time" Myth

There is a common belief among many members of the public that defendants convicted of white collar crime get to do "easy time." According to this belief, their prison sentences, if any, are served in comfortable, minimum-security institutions that are more like country clubs than prisons. This belief is a myth.

While many sentences for white collar crimes are served in minimum-security institutions, there is no guarantee that this will happen. The decision on where a person convicted of a crime serves his or her sentence is usually a matter left to the discretion of the correctional authorities (in the federal system, this is the Federal Bureau of Prisons). While efforts are made to place prisoners in an appropriate facility, there is no certainty that a white collar defendant will always be in a minimum-security prison.

In addition, no matter how minimal the security, prison is still an unpleasant place. A person sent to prison is separated from his or her home, family, and friends, and forced to live behind bars for a period of time. There is also the social stigma of incarceration. There is no such thing as "easy time."

Other Consequences

If your conviction is for a felony, you may suffer other consequences besides the criminal sentence. Depending on the state you live in, you may lose the right to vote, or to possess a firearm. You may lose the right to practice your profession. An experienced criminal defense attorney can give you advice regarding the other consequences you may face.

Conclusion

The penalties for criminal offenses vary, according to the type of crime involved, as well as the person convicted of the crime. Accordingly, if you or someone you know has been accused of a white collar crime, consult an experienced criminal defense attorney to find out what the likely penalties might be.

 

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