One of the most commonly prosecuted white collar crimes in California, bribery occurs when a person gives another person an item of significant value in exchange for the other person providing an item of value or opinion that would have not otherwise been given. Both the person who gives as well as the person who receives the item can be charged with bribery.

The number of computer crimes have increased significantly over the last few years. These offenses include using a computer to hack into another computer or network, sending a virus, or using any type of technology without permission.

Most often, this charge is initiated against accountants, bookkeepers, and other individuals who hold a position of financial responsibility within a company. Embezzlement can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor resulting in fines, restitution, or a prison sentence.

This crime occurs when a person uses fear or the threat of violence over another person to obtain property from another individual. Extortion occurs whether the violence actually occurs or just the threat of harm occurs.

This offense occurs when a person alters or creates a written object and then uses that object to commit any type of fraud.

Fraud occurs when an individual knowingly misrepresents something to obtain a benefit for him or herself or another. This offense can take the form of health care fraud, income tax fraud, insurance fraud, mail fraud, mortgage fraud, welfare fraud, or workers' compensation fraud.

A person commits larceny by taking property away from one person with the intent to never return the items. The offense of larceny can be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor based on the value of the property that is taken.

The offense of perjury occurs when a person intentionally lies either orally or in writing while under oath. Classified as a felony, perjury can result in a person facing up to three years in prison.