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Have you have been arrested for committing a white collar crime? If so, you are no doubt overwhelmed by fears of fines or imprisonment, loss of income and reputation. If you are going through the challenges of this situation, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney<\/a> to help you navigate the criminal justice system and bring your case to a successful conclusion. No attorney in the Houston area is better equipped to do this than Jose Ceja, lead attorney at Ceja Law Firm, PLLC. Well-known for his legal savvy and for treating each client with personalized care, he not only has a perfect rating from Avvo.com<\/a> but is recognized by colleagues and clients alike as a fine criminal defense attorney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defining White Collar Crime<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

White collar criminals are motivated by a desire for financial gain and use deceit, not violence, to achieve their goal. They are called \u201cwhite collar criminals\u201d because they typically work in corporations, business, financial or educational institutions, or government agencies so it is assumed that they do not get their hands (or collars) dirty. While it is commonly thought that white collar crimes are committed by high-paid executives and professionals, lower-level employees, such as clerks, managers, and bookkeepers may also be charged with white collar crimes. To be charged with a white collar crime it is not necessary to be wealthy or of high status; it is only necessary that you have access to someone else\u2019s financial accounts. White collar crimes can be prosecuted in Texas State court or Federal courts. But wherever the case is prosecuted, it is essential to have smart, aggressive representation and Ceja Law Firm is an excellent choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of White Collar Crime in Texas State or Federal Courts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a great many kinds of white collar crime, and several are divided into subcategories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fraud<\/a> is deception for monetary gain. As such, the term is a broad umbrella, involving intentional misrepresentation designed to lure another person to act in a way that will result in harm to that person\u2019s financial well-being while lining your own pockets. Types of fraud include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n