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 Vermont, 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 Vermont state statutes. Examples include fraud (bank, bankruptcy, credit card, financial, health care, insurance, securities), embezzlement, identity theft, bribery, extortion, money laundering, tax evasion, and computer-related crimes. Vermont has specific statutes addressing many of these offenses, such as the Vermont Securities Act for securities fraud, and laws against embezzlement (13 V.S.A. § 2537). Additionally, federal laws apply to offenses that cross state lines or involve federal agencies. Penalties for white-collar crimes in Vermont can range from fines and restitution to imprisonment, depending on the severity and scope of the crime. Individuals accused of such offenses 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.