Business and Corporate Crimes

Charges of business and corporate crimes in Fresno are extremely serious because the individuals and companies are investigated and prosecuted by the U.S. government.  Some of the federal agencies that are most frequently involved in prosecuting Fresno business crimes include the following:

These agencies and others are persistent in investigating hundreds of corporate and business crimes in Fresno and throughout the country.  Some typical crimes include:

White collar crimes

White collar crimes are so named because they are committed by business professionals, executives, and anyone who is considered to be in a white collar profession, generally working in an office.  These Fresno business crimes include activities involving securities handling, questionable financial reporting, improper use of records, and many more.

Money laundering

Money laundering involves hiding the origin of money, often done by moving it through dummy accounts.  A typical example of this business crime in Fresno would be hiding money that was acquired through illegal activities, such as drug trafficking or prostitution.

Industrial espionage

This Fresno corporate crime involves spying on other U.S. businesses to obtain trade secrets, formulas, manufacturing practices, and other information, usually by stealing documents and other property.  In addition to charges of industrial espionage, defendants may also deal with related charges, such as the receipt of stolen property.

Import/export violations

Federal import/export regulations are extremely complex.  They regulate the specific items that can legally be exported, how international business is conducted, and the paperwork that is required for importing and exporting goods.  It is not uncommon for well-intentioned companies to innocently commit this type corporate crime in Fresno.

Expert legal defense is essential

Anyone charged with a business or corporate crime in Fresno needs to seek immediate legal assistance from a law firm with extensive experience in this complex legal area.  The Law Office of Rick Berman & Eric Schweitzer has built a reputation for providing a solid defense for clients charged with Fresno business crime.  Contact us for help with this complex area of the law.