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White collar crimes can have serious legal implications with both short and long term consequences. In some instances, simple errors are made during commercial transactions, which result in criminal law offences. The white collar crime lawyers at Navado have experience understanding both the commercial and criminal law aspects of your matter.

White collar crimes require a strategic approach with the ability of your legal representative to recognise the civil and criminal law facets of your particular case.  Our criminal lawyers have an understanding of commercial matters.  Navado’s lawyers and solicitors are able to work with our commercial lawyers if required, to assist in providing the relevant criminal law legal advice specific to your commercial transaction.

Elements of white collar crime

White collar crime is a broad name used, in broad terms, to describe crimes committed for financial gain using unlawful means. In the early days of its use, white collar crime was defined as a crime committed by a person of respectability and high social status in the course of his or her occupation. White collar crime today has started to take a broader form and is committed by not only those in professional occupations. However, the term has attained widespread use.

Some examples of white collar crime include:

  • Defrauding a bank;
  • Blackmail;
  • Offering or Accepting Bribes;
  • Fraudulent Use of Credit or Bank Cards;
  • Identity Theft;
  • Embezzlement;
  • Forgery;
  • Money Laundering;
  • Tax Evasion;
  • Fraudulently Receiving Welfare Payments;
  • Securities Fraud;
  • Fraudulent Insurance Claims;
  • Insider Trading of Shares and Stocks;
  • Forgery;
  • Providing False Data to Environmental Regulators;
  • Inaccurate Pharmaceutical Data as to the Safety and Efficacy of Drugs;
  • Computers / Internet Fraud;
  • Bankruptcy Fraud; and
  • Counterfeiting.

White collar crimes result in huge financial losses to federal, state and local government as well as private organisations and individuals. Courts and government do not take white collar crime lightly and the penalties imposed can be extremely significant. If you have been charged with a white collar crime, you should obtain legal advice immediately.

Relevant legislation

There is extensive legislation and case law that determines the criminal culpability for corporations and individuals who have contravened the applicable commercial laws.

The popular offences exist in the following Acts:

  • Fair Trading Act 1987 (NSW);
  • Corporations Act 2001 (Cth);
  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW);
  • Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW);
  • Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth);
  • Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth);
  • Customs Act 1901 (Cth); and
  • Crimes Act 1900 (NSW).

Navado Lawyers and Solicitors has the expertise to help identify problem areas for both corporate and individual clients. The penalties for failing to meet the legal obligations in commercial transactions can be severe and longstanding. Furthermore, it can tarnish brand names and credibility for corporations and public companies. Our white collar crime lawyers can assist you to pinpoint potential risks, advise on what criteria needs to be met and help you develop the right systems to ensure that the workplace is meeting and adhering to its legal requirements.

If you have been charged with a white collar crime, contact our firm immediately and get an expert Criminal Lawyer to look after your case. Book a consultation by contacting us on (02) 9233 4048 or sending an email to info@navado.com.au to speak to one of our specialist Criminal Lawyers.

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