White-Collar Defense Attorney Sometimes referred to as “professional crime” or career-related crime, the phrase “white-collar” crime is typically considered to be illegal acts that use either concealment, deceit, or a corruption of trust that don’t involve violence.
This is why criminal charges such as embezzlement, fraud, identity theft, forgery, business crimes, or computer related cyber crimes fall under the large umbrella of white-collar offenses.
Anyone will agree that a “drunk in public” or “public intoxication” charge does not look good on someone’s record. Some also call this law “disorderly conduct”–which doesn’t make it sound any better. Employers will unfortunately not think highly of this kind of arrest once disclosed on a background check report. And for some with professional licenses or executive positions, exposure to this kind of reputational harm could be irreparable. So it’s not a surprise that many who get arrested for this will do whatever they can to avoid the stigma so that it does not have a lasting effect on their lives. Having someone who knows how drunk in public/public intoxication and disorderly conduct cases work can be a huge help in avoiding the unnecessary shame and consequences of the charge. These cases can be deceptively complex once each person’s circumstances are considered. Having worked with many clients in positions that cannot afford to suffer from this kind of stigma; a lot has been learned along the way. Specifically in Orange County, high traffic drinking areas tend to result in many of these arrests and it helps to know the police practices of each agency. Read below to find out more about how your case may stack up and what can be done about it.
One thing to consider overall, is that when it comes to professionals, everything is fair game. Even though every arrest carries with it a very unique story, a criminal background report shows only one title without explanation. It’s best to avoid it entirely. And that’s what this post is all about.
Sometimes called “cyber crime” or “hacking”, computer related crimes can range from fraud, espionage, intrusions, even terrorism. The more serious charges include identity theft, money laundering, financial fraud, illegal exports, and narcotic trafficking. One important aspect of this kind of charge is that it can be charged as a state offense or a federal offense. br The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency carries a great deal of the workload in investigating cyber crime through Homeland Security Investigations and the Cyber Crimes Center (C3). Equipped with highly sophisticated technology, C3 specializes in gathering digital evidence and engages in computer investigations on every level of law enforcement.
In Orange County, the OC Sheriff’s Department conducts investigations related to computer crimes. Collaborating with the National White Collar Crime and Internet Fraud Complaint Center, the OCSD cross-generates leads and follow up investigations into every known crime that connects with cyber activity: trade secrets, private data, human trafficking, homicides, credit card theft, etc.
Read MoreDomestic violence is a hugely debated, highly emotional, and largely misunderstood area of criminal defense. It’s difficult to have a meaningful discussion with almost anyone on the subject matter without somebody becoming upset or emotional. The reason for this friction is unfortunately because everyone has known someone who has experienced this form of violence in some manner based on ordinary day-to-day human dynamics.
More importantly, however, this very same pool of people also know the level of mischaracterization involved by those on opposite sides of the equation. The complexities are endless–making experienced minds very valuable in finding a solution early
The problem with this once it gets to the courtroom–is that this is one of the most abused of all crimes based on false-accusations. Hurtful and vindictive spouses have routinely used this criminal offense because they have known for quite some time now that someone will be arrested by the time the police come to the door and it’s usually the one who did NOT call them to come to the house. The brutal truth to the other side of the coin however, is that both police officers and prosecutors and judges all know this to be true as well. The difficult part in all of this is trying to prove it.
Read MoreLet’s begin by saying that a DUI charge is not “drunk driving”. To be arrested for a DUI, you only need to be driving with alcohol or drugs in your blood where it impairs your driving. Despite how simple that statement may sound, the discussion becomes very complex from that point on, for instance if drugs were involved or if both alcohol and drugs were involved. At the end of the day, nobody wants a DUI on their criminal record due to the stigma that comes criminal convictions.
A DUI lawyer will also know where to spend their time and where they shouldn’t. Due to the high degree of scientific evidence involved in DUI cases, lawyer who are not familiar with defending people for this offense could waste valuable and time-consuming efforts in getting evidence that simply will not help the client obtain a good result. Once the right evidence is obtained, the attorney needs to know what to do with it and what (if any) value it has.
Read MoreThe law allows countless examples of forgery to occur when someones tries to pass off a document or instrument that transfers a right, money, or property unlawfully. Bottom-line however is the requirement that the person charged with this crime must have committed it with the intent to defraud someone (this is a specific intent).
It pays to know that in certain counties, there is a “Bad Check Diversion Program” that allows a person a chance to clear their name by taking on strenuous intervention classes and a payment that will make the victim whole–and possibly receive a dismissal of the charges.
This is a special arrangement and must be negotiated on your behalf by someone experienced in this matters. To see if you qualify for this kind of program you highly advised to speak with a professional criminal defense attorney.
Passing or attempted to cash/deposit a bad checks (aka: false check) can occur in many ways
When a person writes or passes a check, knowing that there are insufficient funds in the bank to cover that amount on the check, and that person intends to commit a fraud by writing or passing that check, then that person has committed the crime.
Read MoreFor business owners who commit infraction and misdemeanor offenses, the Penal Code as well as the Business & Professions Code establish some guidelines that makes certain acts punishable like crimes.
The list is very lengthy in terms of what kinds of crimes can be committed by a business, therefore, not all will be listed on this site. For further discussions or a deeper understanding of some violations, contact our office for a thorough review of your case.
A general term to cover many other crimes, a person (even though operating as a corporation or business entity) can be prosecuted for business-like acts or conduct.
These acts can be committed by one person or a number of people. And these acts can be committed through electronic means, verbal, or physical actions.
Here are some examples of corporate crimes that can come in many forms: