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 Colorado, white-collar crimes encompass a range of nonviolent offenses committed for financial gain, often in business settings. These crimes can violate both state statutes and federal law. State-level offenses are prosecuted under various Colorado Revised Statutes, which may include laws against theft, fraud, embezzlement, and other deceptive practices. For instance, Colorado has specific statutes addressing computer crime (C.R.S. 18-5.5-102), identity theft (C.R.S. 18-5-902), and insurance fraud (C.R.S. 18-5-211), among others. At the federal level, agencies such as the FBI, SEC, and IRS investigate white-collar crimes, which can include securities fraud, tax evasion, and health care fraud. Penalties for these crimes can range from fines and restitution to imprisonment, depending on the severity and scope of the offense. Individuals accused of white-collar crimes in Colorado may face charges in state courts, federal courts, or both, and they often require the defense of an attorney with expertise in both state and federal law.