Beverly Hills MD pleads guilty to stealing nearly $38 million
Medical fraud, specifically fraud against Medicare and various insurers, may be a tempting target because the financial resources appear to be almost unlimited and because the enormous bureaucracy makes discovering theft and identifying the perpetrators of the fraud very difficult. However, as a recent case from Orange County demonstrates, an initial success may lead investigators to a […]
California’s Clean Slate Act – AB 1076 – Expungements Without Petitions?
California has recently adopted legislation that claims to meaningfully address post-conviction relief. For those convicted of a criminal offense, having a criminal record can be an enduring punishment beyond the direct consequences of a conviction. California’s Clean Slate Act goes further than other post-conviction relief options to truly give those with a criminal record a […]
Ley de Borrón y Cuenta Nueva de California – AB 1076 – ¿Expurgaciones sin peticiones?
California ha adoptado recientemente una legislación que pretende abordar de manera significativa el alivio posterior a la condena. Para los condenados por un delito penal, tener antecedentes penales puede ser un castigo duradero más allá de las consecuencias directas de una condena. La Ley de Borrón y Cuenta Nueva de California va más allá que […]
Do police have the right to search my house?
Police raids are back in the headlines again, and if there was even a doubt about who can be raided, we should all know now, it can be anyone. That was always the case, but everyone is on notice now. Do police generally have the right to search you house? Is there a general right […]
Federal embezzlement and what makes it unique
Being investigated for or accused of committing a crime can be a terrifying experience. After all, the outcome will have an enormous impact on your life, your family and your career. Embezzlement is a crime that most have heard of but they don’t necessarily understand, particularly at the federal level. It’s a theft, but more […]
How to Survive a Sex Crime Allegation
What You NEED to Know if You’ve Been Charge With a Sex Crime Sex offenses are different than any other type of crime. These kinds of charges are extremely serious and difficult to defend against. One could honestly say that once an allegation has been made – especially involving a child, the deck is stacked […]
Cómo sobrevivir una acusación de delito sexual
LO QUE NECESITAS SABER Los delitos sexuales son diferentes a cualquier otro tipo de delito. Este tipo de cargos son extremadamente serios y difíciles de defender. Se podría decir honestamente que una vez que se ha hecho una acusación, especialmente cuando se trata de un niño, la baraja está en tu contra. Los jurados odian […]
What does it mean to have a 1275 hold placed on your case?
You have been arrested on accusations that you committed a serious financial crime and are waiting in jail to be bailed out, only to find out that there is a hold on your case preventing you or a loved one from posting bail. You may think this is unwarranted, as you do not think you […]
False accusations can lead to domestic violence convictions
Thousands of men and women are victims of domestic violence each year. With so many real victims out there, it is hard to imagine that anyone would pretend to be a victim of such a horrible crime. Unfortunately, there are many cases in which a person will accuse someone of domestic violence simply to ruin their career […]
How to pick an Attorney
There are a lot of attorneys out there, so how do you pick the best attorney for your needs? Here are some key points to keep in mind and some important questions you should be asking. First, does the attorney have sufficient experience to handle the issue that you are dealing with? Once an attorney […]