White collar crimes in New Jersey could include anything from theft, bribery, corruptions, fraud or misconduct in office. All of these crimes are serious offenses which carry the potential for incarceration and should be reviewed with a competent criminal defense attorney immediately upon arrest. In certain crimes involving accused people who hold public office, there is a forfeiture statute which can include loss of employment, permanent prohibition on future public employment and potential economic losses to include, pensions, benefits, and other job-related compensation. There is a fact-sensitive analysis use to determine whether an offense “touches” upon the persons public employment and if so, there is a required forfeiture of the public position. Any white collar crime or charge of official misconduct requires diligent and aggressive legal representation. It is imperative that you contact a lawyer immediately upon being charged with any of these crimes particularly if you are employed in a public capacity.