Sacramento Criminal Defense Blog

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...

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...

If you have reason to believe you are under investigation by law enforcement officials, the actions you take going forward are of profound importance to your future. The first thing you should do is talk to a lawyer. A few mistakes you should avoid include: Talking to...

Insider trading is a term that most often appears in news stories about company executives going to prison and losing everything. However, contrary to what most members of the general public may believe, insider trading isn’t always illegal. There is a perfectly legal...

Many business owners are hoping for more government relief in 2021, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic downturn. However, the Small Business Administration is concerned about potential fraud in the second round of the Paycheck Protection...