Colorado Criminal Defense Blog

5 Most Common White Collar Crimes in Colorado

Not all crimes are violent crimes. Some crimes, such as Colorado check fraud, credit card fraud, forgery, and money laundering, are not physically violent. In this post, Denver attorney Jeff Weeden explains the five most common white-collar crimes in Colorado.

Common Misconceptions About White Collar Crimes in Colorado

Federal agents coined the term “white collar crime” to describe these crimes in the 1930s. 

When a court charges you with a white-collar crime, you may believe that because the crime is not violent, your punishment will be insignificant. [..]