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 Louisiana (LA), white-collar crimes encompass a range of nonviolent offenses committed for financial gain, often in business settings. These crimes can violate both federal laws and state statutes. Louisiana's legal framework addresses various forms of white-collar crime, such as embezzlement, bribery, computer fraud, identity theft, and healthcare fraud, among others. For instance, the Louisiana Revised Statutes include specific provisions for offenses like computer fraud under Title 14:73.5 and identity theft under Title 14:67.16. Additionally, federal laws apply to crimes that cross state lines or involve federal agencies. Examples include securities fraud, which is governed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and bank fraud, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Penalties for white-collar crimes in Louisiana 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 to navigate the complexities of both state and federal legal systems.