What are white-collar crimes?
Unlike rape and sexual assault, robbery, or homicide, white-collar crimes do not typically involve physical violence; rather, they are often crimes involving illegal financial gain. Sara Azari represents individuals and businesses charged with state and federal white-collar crimes, including those involving: • Antitrust Violations – Federal antitrust laws are intended to protect competition in the marketplace. Competition is a crucial component to the nation’s economy due to its influence on product pricing and quality. In order to succeed in a competitive market, companies must offer lower prices or higher-quality products to attract and retain consumers’ business successfully. To preserve competition, antitrust laws have been enacted that are designed to level the playing field and ensure that no single business obtains an unfair advantage. Individuals or businesses charged with antitrust violations face allegations that can include price fixing and creating monopolies, often through