Consequences of Tax Evasion in California (California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 19706)
Consequences of Tax Evasion in California (California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 19706) Tax evasion is viewed by many as a white-collar crime usually committed by business people or government workers. Some people may assume white-collar crimes are not prosecuted as aggressively as other crimes or that a conviction results in little to no jail time. However, tax evasion is considered a very serious crime in California and the penalties…
Read MoreWhat is the Punishment for Health Insurance Fraud?
What is the Punishment for Health Insurance Fraud? Healthcare fraud is one of the most common types of fraud crimes committed in California. Most people get their health insurance from private medical insurance companies or government agencies. Healthcare fraud is committed when people (patients or medical professionals) falsely bill these organizations for medical services for the purpose of financial gain. If you or a loved one is facing healthcare fraud…
Read MoreFederal Welfare Fraud Attorneys Explain What You and Octomom Need to Know about Committing Welfare Fraud (Welfare & Institutions Code 10980)
Federal Welfare Fraud Attorneys Explain What You and Octomom Need to Know about Committing Welfare Fraud (Welfare & Institutions Code 10980) Nadya Suleman is the woman the media likes to refer to as “Octomom” after she gave birth to octuplets in 2009. She had six children prior to those eight additional children being born. The single mother of 14 has gotten herself into trouble with Los Angeles authorities. She is…
Read MoreBitcoin Start-up Founder Facing Federal Money Laundering Charges (U.S. Code 18 Section 1956)
Bitcoin Start-up Founder Facing Federal Money Laundering Charges (U.S. Code 18 Section 1956) On Jan. 27, Charlie Shrem, founder of BitInstant, was arrested and charged with federal money laundering charges. He is alleged to have knowingly used his company to facilitate illegal purchases from the now-closed drug marketplace Silk Road. Silk Road was a website that allowed users to anonymously purchase everything from heroin to fake IDs. To ensure that…
Read MoreCatch Me if You Can: Check Forgery in Orange County (Penal Code Section 476)
Catch Me if You Can: Check Forgery in Orange County (Penal Code Section 476) Check fraud is punishable as a crime of forgery. People who commit fraud usually do so for the purposes of unlawfully obtaining money or property. If you commit check fraud, you could be facing both state and federal forgery charges. Leonardo DiCaprio fans may remember him for his role as a New York teenager who commits…
Read MoreSerious Punishment for Identity Theft Can Land You in Trouble with the U.S. Government - 18 U.S.C. § 1028
Serious Punishment for Identity Theft Can Land You in Trouble with the U.S. Government - 18 U.S.C. § 1028 Identity theft is a form of fraud under both state and federal law. Under federal law, “fraud” is defined as devising or intending to devise any scheme to defraud, or for obtaining money or property by way of false pretenses or promises, or the transmission of fraudulent activity by means of…
Read MoreWire Fraud, Mail Fraud or Bank Fraud Could Send You to Federal Prison
Wire Fraud, Mail Fraud or Bank Fraud Could Send You to Federal Prison Are you being charged with wire fraud, mail fraud or bank fraud in California? Even if you conspire to commit mail, wire or bank fraud, and you do not actually complete the fraud, you could be sentenced to time in federal prison. If you are being investigated for fraud, it is important that you speak to one…
Read MoreWhy You Need an Orange County Fraud Defense Attorney for Mortgage Modification Fraud
Why You Need an Orange County Fraud Defense Attorney for Mortgage Modification Fraud Charging excessive upfront fees as part of a loan package is a criminal offense under California theft laws. Commonly referred to as “predatory lending,” this practice is a serious crime in California. You could be facing severe consequences if you are convicted of predatory lending. That it is why it is important to retain the services of…
Read MoreJob Applicant is Convicted of Extortion after Submitting His Resume with a Demand Letter (PC 523)
Job Applicant is Convicted of Extortion after Submitting His Resume with a Demand Letter (PC 523) In a difficult job market, some people are willing to go to great lengths in order to secure a job. For one job seeker, his attempts to threaten an employer with vandalism if the employer refused to hire him led to his conviction for extortion. Timothy Fisher’s Job Application Timothy Fisher was an ex-convict…
Read MoreHow Can Wallin & Klarich Assist Me If I Face Extortion Charges? – PC 518
How Can Wallin & Klarich Assist Me If I Face Extortion Charges? – PC 518 Hollywood movies often portray extortion by showing organized crime members threatening local business owners to pay “protection” money or face some sort of harm. While there is some truth to this portrayal, extortion is an offense that anyone can commit. Extortion is commonly referred to as blackmail. If you face extortion charges, the harsh consequences…
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