ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the theory of convenience to white-collar offenses on the shoreline in Norway. It addresses the abuse of power associated with land development in extremely attractive resort area in southern Norway. The chapter presents a case study of attorneys' white-collar work in support of offenders who have caused environmental harm on the shoreline in Norway. While case studies so far in this book have focused on misconduct and wrongdoing in occupational settings, the following case study focuses on misconduct and wrongdoing in private settings by members of the elite in society. While many still engage in agitation and dispute about the white-collar crime concept, as exemplified by Galvin, this research simply applies the basic characteristics of the offender that include status, trust, and access, as discussed previously in this book. The environmental harm in the case study includes illegal changes in the landscape, pollution from civilization, conquest, privatization of a public good, prevention of recreational opportunities for people.
