White-collar crime is the name for a broad category of nonviolent crimes that are often committed in commercial environments (including online) and for the purpose of financial gain. Examples of federal and state white-collar criminal offenses include:

• antitrust violations
• bank fraud
• bankruptcy fraud
• bid rigging and price fixing
• blackmail
• bribery
• computer and internet fraud
• counterfeiting
• credit card fraud
• economic espionage and trade secret theft
• embezzlement
• environmental law violations
• extortion
• financial fraud
• government fraud
• health care fraud
• identity theft
• immigration fraud
• insider trading
• insurance fraud
• intellectual property theft
• kickbacks
• loan sharking
• mail fraud
• money laundering
• public assistance fraud (Medicare, Medicaid, Disability)
• public corruption
• racketeering
• securities fraud
• skimming (casinos)
• tax evasion
• telephone and telemarketing fraud

In California, white-collar crimes encompass a variety of nonviolent offenses committed for financial gain, often within a business or commercial context. These crimes can be prosecuted under both federal and state laws. California has specific statutes addressing many forms of white-collar crime, such as the California Penal Code sections on theft (including embezzlement), fraud, and bribery, among others. Additionally, California's Business and Professions Code contains regulations against unfair business practices which can encompass antitrust violations, and the state has laws specifically targeting computer crimes under the Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act. Federal laws also apply to white-collar crimes that cross state lines or involve federal agencies. Examples include the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) for racketeering, the Securities Exchange Act for securities fraud, and various provisions of the U.S. Code for crimes like mail fraud, bank fraud, and identity theft. Penalties for white-collar crimes in California can range from fines and restitution to imprisonment, depending on the severity and scope of the offense. Individuals facing such charges often seek the counsel of an attorney with expertise in white-collar criminal defense.