CRIMINAL DEFENSE - Frequently Asked Questions  
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Q. Is it possible to be prosecuted for an attempt to commit a crime?
Q. What is a grand jury?
Q. How is probation different from parole?
Q. What is restitution?
Q. Who is a prosecutor?
Q. How does a prosecutor decide whether to charge an individual with a crime?
Q. What is a white collar crime?
Q. Is it possible to prosecute a child who commits a crime in the same way an adult would be prosecuted?
Q. If I’m innocent, should I still get a lawyer?
Q. Do I need a lawyer if I intend to plead guilty?
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Question
What is a white collar crime?  
 
Answer

Originally, a white collar crime was one committed by an upper-class individual (or someone who wore a “white collar” to work). The modern definition does not focus on the class of the individual, but on the type of crime. These generally include fraud or deception to gain property, money, or a business advantage. While these crimes are non-violent, they can have a tremendous impact. For example, the S&L scandal of the 1990s cost American taxpayers billions of dollars.

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