Most people have probably heard of the term embezzlement but may not understand exactly what it is. Embezzlement is taking money that someone has entrusted you with and using it for yourself. California law takes embezzlement charges seriously. If the value of the...
Finding out you’ve been charged with tax fraud can be a terrifying experience, especially if you do not understand the charges. Tax fraud penalties in California may be extremely serious, involving hefty penalties and even potential jail time. If you receive notice...
For several years now, there has been a lot of media attention on digital assets such as cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens, also known as NFTs. Proponents say these assets provide lucrative investment opportunities for people who are unable to invest in...
White collar crime charges carry stiff penalties and can change the life of the accused individual forever. But that said, white collar crime is a very loose term covering a wide variety of financial crimes, each covered by different statutes and carrying different...
The majority of medical bills that people in the Sacramento area receive are at least partially paid for through health insurance. Many people have private health insurance through their employer, or they purchase on their own, but there are many others for whom...
During the height of the pandemic, the federal government gave out a lot of money to try to help businesses stay afloat. Although these funds were released generously, there were requirements that were supposed to be met when it came to using that money. And now,...
The U.S. government has seen the rates of fraud skyrocket during the pandemic. That’s why the Department of Justice and other federal agencies have been aggressive in their enforcement tactics. Now, those law enforcement strategies are being amped up after President...
Most of us in Sacramento would agree that our business and income taxes should be paid on time and in full. Of course, situations can come up that make doing so undesirable or impossible. There is a point, however, when failing to pay your taxes can lead to...
A lot of people end up facing white collar criminal charges and criminal conviction because they don’t understand the law. They consent to a search of their person or their vehicle when they shouldn’t, and they sometimes offer information to the police that is...
If you’ve been following the news lately, then you probably heard about the trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. Holmes was a Silicon Valley star who quickly became a billionaire after developing what many thought would be revolutionizing technology that would...
