LOS ANGELES CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAW BLOG
Common technology-related embezzlement charges
The tech industry has a large presence in California. Those tech-savvy employees help keep the business competing in the marketplace. Unfortunately, they may be embezzling from the company. BizManualz discusses common embezzlement schemes including those related to...
Rarely does a direct order lead to white collar crime
Perhaps you are a successful analyst at an investment firm, and you are among the employees facing investigation for alleged insider trading. There was no direct order given. You work in an environment that maintains a certain nonchalance about ethics, one of many...
When embezzlement is a felony charge
Embezzlement is the act of misusing funds or property that belong to another person who entrusted them to you. For example, charging a financial advisor for misusing a client’s funds for personal gain would be an embezzlement case. Facing these charges may have...
Was bribery part of the college admissions scandal charges?
The college admissions scandal became big news once sources identified a couple famous faces among the accused. Not only did the scandal involve celebrities but also several top colleges in California, which means you probably have heard of it. This is a nationwide...
What are the most common white collar crimes?
If you find yourself facing white collar crime charges in California, the first thing you need to do is contact an attorney experienced in defending such charges. The next thing you need to do is determine precisely what crime(s) law enforcement officers and...
Embezzlement charges as an accountant
For accountants in California, daily life often presents a number of challenges. From job-related stressors to financial hardships, many accountants find themselves in a tough position. Some are charged with embezzling funds over actions that were taken to address...
False allegations of pharmaceutical fraud
In a previous post, we examined some of the reasons why some pharmacists in California carry out pharmaceutical fraud as well as the consequences associated with these charges. However, lead attorney Gary Jay Kaufman knows that not all cases involve accurate details...
Board members could face embezzlement for fund misappropriation
Many California business professionals sit on a board whether of a nonprofit or another business. The entity trusts the professionals sitting on the board to make good use of their funds. When the board does not, a board member may face embezzlement charges. The...
What do I need to know about kickbacks?
The California medical field has made the news in the last few years for physicians and pharmacists accepting kickbacks. As a medical professional, you may wonder if kickbacks are illegal and how they affect private practices. Here is what you need to know before...
Pharmacists, like doctors, can face insurance fraud charges
Pharmacists are highly educated professionals who sometimes find that their career isn't as satisfying or rewarding as they had hoped during school, which can lead them to make questionable decisions to increase their income. Like general practice physicians,...
