“White-Collar Crimes” Many people ask what is a white-collar crime. Well in sociology its definition is any crime committed by respectable and high-status people. These crimes are basically committed in the course of one occupation. Crimes, which are considered “white-collar”, include embezzling, price-fixing, insider buying, fraud, falsification of expense accounts, and theft of materials. These crimes are extremely harmful to society. So if these crimes are so dangerous why are these perpetrators treated more leniently …showed first 75 words of 583 total…

…showed last 75 words of 583 total…be incarcerated and more likely to escape with fines or probation. Moreover, fines are more lenient not just for offenders of sensible way but for many wealthy offenders as well. If incarcerated, white-collar criminals are more likely to be placed in a prison with extra facilities (for example, tennis courts or private rooms), which some call “Club Fed”. Now this is why white-collar criminals treated more leniently even though the crime may be more costly.