Counterfeiting

Counterfeiting is a white collar crime that is committed when a person creates an imitation that is supposed to be taken as genuine by a third party.  For example, a person who copies a $100 bill on their computer and then tries to spend the $100 bill at a store is committing the crime of counterfeiting.  Although money is commonly counterfeited in the United States, other things are also counterfeited on a large-scale basis.  Some of these things include:  art, electronics, certificates, clothing, software, and items with highly recognized name brands. 

Sometimes, people create imitations of a genuine item and sell the imitations at a much lower price than the genuine item.  In these types of exchanges, the third party knows that he/she is purchasing a “knock off”, which means that no crime has been committed.  A crime is committed when a person deceives a third party and claims that what he/she is selling is genuine.  When a person actually commits counterfeit, he/she could be investigated by federal agencies. 

For this reason, people should always speak with an experienced white collar crimes attorney when they have been charged with counterfeiting.  A white collar crimes lawyer can provide effective, reliable legal counsel and aggressive defense tactics to combat a person’s criminal charges all while protecting the person’s constitutional rights. 

Tampa Counterfeiting Attorneys
Thomas & Paulk

At Thomas & Paulk, we know the dangers our clients face after they have been charged with a serious white collar crime, such as counterfeiting.  We know that, if convicted, our clients may have to spend time in prison or pay large fines.  This is why our law office’s primary aim is to help our clients avoid conviction so that they can return to their normal way of life and put their white collar crime charges behind them.  Our Tampa white collar crimes attorneys are aggressive, knowledgeable, and ready to help you!

The reputable Tampa Bay white collar crime lawyers at Thomas & Paulk, P.A. handle cases for clients throughout Hillsborough County, including Tampa, Brandon, Plant City, Temple Terrace, Riverview, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Sun City, Land O Lakes, Antioch, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Bloomingdale, Boyette, Carollwood, Clearwater, Dover, Egypt Lake, Gibsonston, Gulf City, Gulfport, Hopewell, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores Beach, Kenneth City, Largo, Lillibridgerafforida, Lithia, Lutz, Madeira Beach, Mango, Marvina, New Tampa, North Redington, Oldsmar, Orient Park, Palm River, Pasadena, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, Seminole, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Tampa Palms, Thonotosassa, Tierra Verde, Trapnell, Unincorporated Hillsborough County, Unincorporated Pinellas County, Welcome, and Wimauma.