White Collar Crimes Laws and Acts

Southern California White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer

The United States is governed by various state and Federal laws. If these laws are violated, the offender will be punished in various ways, including monetary fines and imprisonment. If you have been accused of violating any of the following laws, you should contact an aggressive white collar crimes lawyer at Lewin & Associates right away.

Securities Fraud

• The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 states that a person who fraudulently misrepresents a person, uses interstate commerce or U. S. mail to defraud, or impacts an investor by means of fraud is in violation of the law and will be punished.

Environmental Acts

• The Toxic Substance Control Act of 1976 was enacted to reduce the amount of toxic substances that are produced and keep people and the environment safe from harm. The punishment for violating this act may include imprisonment.
• The River and Harbor Act of 1899 was enacted to protect waterways in the United States by disallowing people to dump garbage in the water. The punishment for violating this act may include imprisonment.
• The Clean Air Act of 1963 was enacted to control the amount of pollution that is released in the United States with the formation of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
• The Endangered Species Act of 1973 was enacted to protect the natural habitats of threatened species in the United State by enforcing strict rules regarding the sale of animals.

Fraud and Mail Fraud

• U. S. Code Title 18 Part I Chapter 63 Sec. 1341 states that any person who devises a scheme or attempts to defraud another person to attain property or money is in violation of the law and will be punished with fines and/or imprisonment. Punishment will be more severe if the offender defrauded or attempted to defraud a financial institution.

Embezzlement of Public Money, Property or Records

• U. S. Code Title 18 Part I Chapter 31 Sec. 641 states that any person who steals or embezzles money, records, or anything belonging to or being made for the United States is violating the law and will be punished with a fine and imprisonment.

Bribery of Public Officials and Witnesses

• U. S. Code Title 18 Part I Chapter 11 Sec. 201 states that any person who indirectly or directly bribes or attempts to bribe a public official to influence him or her is violating the law and will be punished accordingly.

Tokens or Paper Used as Money

• U. S. Code Title 18 Part I Chapter 25 Sec. 491 states that any person who is 18 years or older and uses, makes, or issues anything that is not authorized currency of the United State, with the intent to defraud, is violating the law.