Honest services fraud is a legal offense involving the breach of an individual’s fiduciary duty to provide honest, loyal and impartial services. While the term is most commonly associated with public officials, private sector professionals, such as event promoters,...
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Bribery can be a felony or misdemeanor in California
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Oct 13, 2024 | Bribery
Bribery is a “wobbler” offense, which means it can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor. It all depends on the specifics of the crime, such as the amount of money and individuals involved. For instance, bribing public officials like government employees, judges or...
Should you accept a plea deal?
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Sep 28, 2024 | White Collar Crimes
Plea deals have taken over the judicial system and are now used to settle most criminal cases. The American Bar Association reported that they are a feature of 95% of state convictions and 98% of federal ones. But that does not mean you should use one. While they can...
Can the police search your business?
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Sep 17, 2024 | White Collar Crimes
If the police suspect that someone in your company has engaged in criminal activities, they may want to search your business location(s). Can they just come in and conduct a search without obtaining your permission? For the most part, the answer to this is no. Without...
Phantom prescriptions put pharmacists at legal risk
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Sep 16, 2024 | Fraud
Working as a pharmacist is a very demanding career. Many pharmacists put in far more than 40 hours per week. They have to complete multiple years of mandatory education before they can obtain a license and a job. They then usually need to oversee multiple subordinates...
3 errors to avoid if investigated for a white-collar offense
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Aug 26, 2024 | White Collar Crimes
Learning that you are under investigation can come as a shock. Especially if you have not knowingly done anything wrong. Yet, each year many people find themselves in just this situation because the authorities believe they were involved in a white-collar crime. It...
Arrests made in Matthew Perry overdose case
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Aug 19, 2024 | Fraud
The death of actor Matthew Perry was a surprise in October of 2023. He had made a name for himself in the 1990s as Chandler Bing on the show Friends. His unexpected passing happened when he was found in a hot tub, where he had apparently drowned. However, an...
California offenses involving or related to embezzlement
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Aug 5, 2024 | Embezzlement
The crime of embezzlement occurs when a person mishandles assets entrusted to them. When it involves automobiles, firearms and property worth more than $950, it may lead to felony charges in California. A conviction can be life-altering, but other white-collar...
Profiles of 3 federal tax crimes
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Jul 26, 2024 | White Collar Crimes
Filing a tax return is one of the duties that companies and income earners have in the United States. Failing to file a return can lead to criminal charges. Understanding the various types of tax crimes may help those who are obligated to file taxes to avoid such...
2 common types of money laundering
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Jul 25, 2024 | White Collar Crimes
Money laundering is a type of white-collar crime. White-collar crimes are often thought of as less serious crimes, but this is not the case. A conviction for money laundering can result in significant criminal penalties. In a nutshell, money laundering amounts to...
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