Many people think about court-imposed sentences when they think about the effects of a criminal conviction. For those who hold professional licenses, the conviction will often come with changes to their license. Financial crimes are one type of crime that can lead to...
Event fraud is a type of fraud that targets those who are interested in large-scale events, such as concerts, festivals, conferences and other things of this nature. In some cases, fraud allegations revolve around the fact that the event itself never existed. Someone...
Passing a health inspection is necessary for a restaurant to remain operational in California. Health code violations can lead to fines, temporary shutdowns and other complications for restaurant owners. Additionally, the publication of health code violations in local...
A company problem can become personal fast. One day, you are answering basic questions about billing, vendor payments or approvals. Next, executives, investigators or outside lawyers are asking what you knew about possible fraud. When a business faces a criminal...
Embezzlement is a serious financial crime. It involves the misappropriation of resources from a business due to a position of trust. The violation of trust makes embezzlement a more serious matter than many people realize. To many people, embezzlement is synonymous...
Allegations of pharmacy fraud can put pharmacists, technicians and billing specialists at risk of criminal prosecution or licensing penalties. Many times, pharmaceutical fraud involves obviously dishonest conduct, such as billing for a brand-name prescription and then...
In today's interconnected world, nearly every transaction, email and text message leaves a digital footprint. When federal authorities raise wire fraud charges, this digital trail often forms the backbone of the prosecution's case. If you are facing these serious...
In complex criminal investigations, subpoenas are common tools used by the authorities. A subpoena is a legal order that places you within the scope of an investigation or proceeding – and it is never a comfortable thing to receive. While a subpoena does not...
An embezzlement charge can feel like the ground has shifted beneath you, especially when you know the full story is far more complex than the allegations suggest. What many people do not realize is that the prosecution cannot convict you based on the movement of money...
Federal investigations can start without warning. Executives, general counsel and business leaders in Los Angeles may face a search warrant, a subpoena or a request for an interview. What you do in the first few hours after federal agents come knocking on your door...
