Accusations of bribery often result in high-profile cases, particularly if the case is international in scope. Bribery may involve high-standing politicians, celebrities or wealthy investors. However, it is important to understand the nature of a bribery charge....
In criminal law, aggravated offenses typically involve the use of a weapon. For example, if a person decides to rob a convenience store using a handgun, prosecutors may charge him or her with aggravated burglary or aggravated assault. It is possible to have an...
When you think of embezzlement charges, Ponzi schemes or corrupt politicians may immediately come to mind. The truth is, embezzlement is not always a sensational event. Anyone who has control of someone else's property or money and uses it for their own personal gain,...
Anyone in Los Angeles who occupies a position that involves the exercise of governmental, executive or professional authority will almost certainly see their actions scrutinized. Exchanges of any types of benefits involving such individuals can quickly escalate to...
For the most part, you do not face personal liability for the employee actions you take at work — unless, of course, you commit a crime such as embezzlement, computer fraud, etc. However, your personal liability risk increases if you work as a supervisor, manager or...
Pharmacists and other individuals who commit Medicare and Medicaid fraud face serious federal charges. The Federal Sentencing Guidelines mandate jail time, disbarment, fines and even deportation for fraud-related convictions. Before facing Medicare fraud charges in...
Over the past few years, public corruption and bribery cases have been on the headlines — the giving of money and favors in exchange for benefits from those hired to serve the public. Formally, these bribery charges have broadened to include anyone working in a public...
Once you determine to your satisfaction that there is a possibility or probability of healthcare fraud, there are many options that present themselves to you. Should you report it internally? Should you report it to some sort of regulatory body in that area of the...
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...
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...
