If you hold a position of power in California, you may already be aware of the risks and responsibilities that can go with that role. A single mistake can quickly become a very serious matter, causing significant issues within the organization you work for. To make...
Irvine California White Collar Crime Defense Blog
Extortion can be a federal crime
It is a well-known fact that federal crimes are generally very serious matters. If you are charged with an offense of this nature, you could be faced with a lengthy and in-depth investigation, along with the possibility of serious penalties if convicted. However, as...
What is a drug paraphernalia charge?
Many residents of California are aware of the great lengths the authorities go to in order to limit drug crime within the state. In order to identify the people responsible for the manufacture and distribution of these controlled substances, it is often necessary for...
Money laundering can be a white collar crime
For businesses in California, one of the biggest worries is that someone within the organization may be corrupt and might attempt to use the company's assets or income to their advantage. As a result, anyone in a position of power within such an organization is often...
Charges against pregnant California woman dismissed by judge
Being arrested can be a distressing experience, especially if you know you have done nothing wrong. All you want to do is be able to prove to the officers involved that you are not at fault. However, it is not always easy for officers to get to the bottom of an...
Shoplifting charges can have serious consequences
Many residents of California have extremely busy lives. Rushing from one place to the next, trying to get everything done before the day is out, it is easy to become careless or forgetful. Unfortunately, sometimes this can get you into serious trouble, especially if...
40 years later, the federal government’s war on drugs endures
Statistics from the United States Sentencing Commission show that in fiscal year 2013 over 30 percent of all reported federal crimes were drug trafficking offenses and that roughly 96 percent of those facing these charges were ultimately sent to federal prison. Closer...
Is stalking a federal crime?
Most residents of California have at least a basic knowledge of the laws of their home state. However, there are so many permutations of some laws and such a wide range of offenses to understand that very few people know the law inside out. Furthermore, state and...
State laws can differ from federal rulings
Most residents of California know that being found in possession of illegal drugs can be bad news. This is often made even worse if you are then suspected of dealing or manufacturing the substances in question. The result of this can be a lengthy criminal...
Former managers convicted of corruption
It is no secret that when you get to the top, you have to tread carefully. The more power you hold within your position of employment, the more carefully scrutinized you are likely to be. The slightest mistake can not only be devastating for your organization, but can...




