Calabasas, California Criminal Defense Blog
Know your defense options when facing federal drug charges
If you’re facing federal drug charges, then you’ve got a long, hard road ahead of you. Sure, much of the country, including California, has relaxed some of its drug laws, especially those pertaining to marijuana, but the federal government still cracks down hard on...
How can I fight embezzlement charges in California?
In California, embezzlement charges can result in serious penalties and consequences including steep fines and stiff sentences. Those facing embezzlement charges in California should be aware of how they can defend themselves against those charges. Embezzlement...
How banks watch for money laundering
A recent news story reported that the U.S. Treasury Department's financial crimes enforcement division had ordered a former fraud officer to pay $450,000 because he had allegedly failed to report suspected instances of money laundering. His former employee, U.S. Bank,...
What is a RICO offense?
Because of movies and television shows, a RICO crime is usually associated only to mobsters, corrupt unions and violent activities. But RICO, shorthand for the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, also covers many types of criminal conspiracy including...
What you need to know about white collar criminal charges
Being accused of committing a white collar crime can be overwhelming and alter the accused individual’s life in an instant. Because of this, it is especially important that accused individuals understand the charges they are facing and what they can do about them....
7 ways doctors can face charges of health care fraud
When your career involves healthcare, you deal with complicated billing structures. You work with insurance companies and patients, sending out multiple documents and charges. If your paperwork doesn’t seem right to the government, you may find yourself facing health...
How are prescription drug charges handled in California?
Unfortunately, many people become dependent on prescription drugs. Maybe the drugs were prescribed to them for an injury, and they just never stopped taking the medication. Or perhaps a friend explained how the medication they were taking helped them, and the person...
The side-effects of credit card and identity fraud
Credit card theft and fraud are no laughing matter. The punishment can be light to very severe, depending on the severity of the crime. Victimization is also common. An Equifax data breach in 2017 affected 147 million people. Also, 15.4 million people were victimized...
Mail theft is a federal crime
Billions of letters and packages circulate around the country each year. From personal letters and postcards to advertisements and newspapers, people receive mail on a daily basis. But people also receive valuable things like credit cards, important bills, personal or...
California man pleads guilty to $1.3 billion Ponzi scheme
On Aug. 7, a California man pleaded guilty to fraud charges in federal court. The 61-year-old Sherman Oaks resident is scheduled for sentencing on Oct. 15. According to prosecutors, the defendant was the CEO of the Woodbridge Group of Companies and used his position...
