Most types of financial crimes are serious federal offenses, and the penalties associated with a conviction for these crimes are significant. For example, mortgage fraud is a white-collar criminal offense, and while this type of activity lacks an element of violence,...
Strategic Federal And State Criminal Defense
Federal Crimes
Types of fraud schemes and the implications for defendants
The potential impact that a criminal conviction can have on your life is significant. Just one mark on your record can affect your future opportunities, job choices, housing options in California and more. Additionally, a conviction could result in the loss of your...
The difference between tax evasion and tax avoidance
The tax codes in the United States are complex and confusing, and it is not always easy to understand all of the factors that determine how much one will have to pay to the government. If you have ever done your own taxes, you know firsthand the intricacies and...
Federal gun charges could change the course of your life
The conviction of any crime has the potential to alter certain aspects of your life, especially if the crime carries a potential penalty of jail time. Federal charges are particularly serious as a conviction will likely lead to time in a federal facility. Any amount...
Accusations of bankruptcy fraud make a bad situation worse
Financial struggles can affect every area of your life, including your physical health and your personal relationships. If you are dealing with overwhelming debt, you have probably tried several ways to get your budget back in the black, including bankruptcy. A...
Understanding mortgage fraud
When the housing market is doing well, it can be tempting to do everything in your power to secure the house of your dreams. However, it is important to still operate carefully within the confines of the law. Accusations of mortgage fraud can easily derail your...
Anyone may face charges of health care fraud
The health care industry is one of the most complex and deeply layered institutions in the country. Governed by countless laws and driven by endless paperwork, both patients and health care professionals often find themselves confounded by the rules and regulations....
Should I be worried about conspiracy charges?
In the middle of a criminal investigation, police want to ask you some questions. Perhaps you are not under arrest, but do you have a relationship or association with someone suspected of a crime? Do you have some knowledge of the events related to the crime? If you...
Are you avoiding taxes or evading them?
By now you have probably received your W-2s, 1099s, 1098s or other appropriate tax forms in the mail or electronically. Like many, you may dread the thought of preparing your taxes, especially if you are confident you will owe the government even more money. Just...
Can prosecutors prove the 4 elements of wire fraud?
Nearly everyone who has a computer has received an email from some stranger with a sad or frightening story about why they desperately need money or some other kind of help involving the receiver’s bank account information. Although people still fall for this old...