Los Angeles & Beverly Hills White Collar Crimes Lawyer

White Collar Crimes Attorney in Los Angeles & Beverly Hills

White collar crime is defined by the FBI as ". . . those illegal acts which are characterized by deceit, concealment, or violation of trust and which are not dependent upon the application or threat of physical force or violence. Individuals and organizations commit these acts to obtain money, property, or services; to avoid the payment or loss of money or services; or to secure personal or business advantage." (USDOJ, 1989, p. 3.) Most white collar crimes are committed in the workplace and include such crimes as fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion, internet scam and others. White collar rarely involve any type of violence, however, do cause considerable financial losses and are therefore subject to heavy penalties and sentences if convicted. You may even be required to pay restitution. If you or a loved one has been charged with a white collar crime it is vital you contact a Los Angeles & Beverly Hills criminal defense attorney without delay.

Los Angeles & Beverly Hills White Collar Crimes Lawyer

It can occur that because of your employment, you have been put in a situation where you have been charged with a white collar crime yet be a victim of circumstances or technology. Because these types of cases are complex, it is best to retain the services of a skilled criminal defense lawyer to assist you in handling the issues involved in defending this type of case. Our skilled staff will thoroughly evaluate your situation in order to make a proper determination as to the direction your defense should take. Our committed lawyers have the experience and resources to launch a complete investigation on your behalf and aggressively defend you against these charges. Crimes that are considered white collar crimes which our office can represent you for include:

Check fraud
Money laundering
Identity theft
Computer fraud
Mail fraud
Forgery
Mortgage fraud
Tax Evasion
Medicare Fraud
Credit card fraud
Embezzlement
Securities fraud
Extortion

Related Federal White Collar Crime Stories in the News:
US Department of Justice - "Owner of Los Angeles Company Sentenced to Prison for Medicare Fraud"
A federal court issued an order sentencing the owner and operator of a Los Angeles-area durable medical equipment company to prison in connection with an approximately $1 million power wheelchair fraud scheme. He was convicted at trial of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and health care fraud.

US Department of Justice - "Glendale, California Resident Convicted in Medicare Fraud Scheme"
The owner of a downtown Los Angeles medical clinic was convicted of federal Medicare fraud and money laundering in a scheme that billed Medicare more than $3.2 million in only one month for medical services that were not provided. He was found guilty of 22 counts of health care fraud and six counts of money laundering.

US Department of Justice - "CEO of Homestore.com Sentenced to Federal Prison for Securities Fraud"
The former chief executive officer of Homestore.com was sentenced to 4½ years in federal prison for presiding over a scheme to commit securities fraud by artificially inflating the publicly traded company’s advertising revenue to appear to be more profitable to Wall Street analysts. He pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud through fraudulent, “round-trip” transactions.

US Department of Justice - "Corpus Christi, Texas Embezzler Guilty of Tax Evasion"
The former office manager for a local medical group, pled guilty to one count of tax evasion, announced the United States Attorney and Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation Division Special Agent in Charge. She admitted she failed to pay taxes on approximately one million dollars she embezzled from her employer between 2003 and 2006 while working as the office manager for a medical group.

US Department of Justice - "Downey, California Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Mortage Fraud"
In a Los Angeles Federal Court, a Downey woman who orchestrated a real estate fraud scheme that caused $13 million in losses after falsely promising to help homeowners in default on their mortgages has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. She pled guilty to mail fraud and money laundering.

US Department of Justice - "Task Force Announces Results of Operation Targeting Mortage Fraudsters"
In San Diego, California representatives of the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force announced the results of the nationwide takedown "Operation Stolen Dreams," which targeted mortgage fraudsters in the Southern District of California.

Los Angeles Times - "Federal Appeals Court Voids Tax Fraud Conviction in Los Angeles"
A federal judge's refusal to halt a businessman's tax-fraud trial so he could be at his son's deathbed was cause to overturn the businessman's conviction, an appeals court has ruled. The federal judge also prejudiced the case against by failing to inform the jury that he was absent for the final day of trial because his son had died, possibly leaving jurors with the impression that he was showing a lack of respect for the court.

At Marks & Brooklier, we understand the concern and worry you must be going through in facing these charges. Our goal is to provide you with the needed expertise to get you past these charges and looking forward once again to your future. For us to properly evaluate your case, please contact us right away at our offices.

Although based in Los Angeles, Marks and Brooklier, LLP represents clients throughout the United States in both state and federal court and in all Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County and San Fernando Valley courthouses including LAX Airport, Lancaster, Alhambra, Anaheim, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Downtown Los Angeles, Compton, Downey, East Los Angeles, Fullerton, Glendale, Hollywood, Huntington Beach, Laguna Hills, Long Beach, Malibu, Ontario, Orange, Palm Springs, Pasadena, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, Redondo Beach, Riverside, San Fernando, Santa Ana, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica, Simi Valley, Sylmar Juvenile, Thousand Oaks, Torrance, Ventura, Van Nuys, Westlake Village, Westminster and Whittier.

Contact Los Angeles & Beverly Hills defense attorney at the Law Offices of Marks & Brooklier if you are seeking a skilled and experienced criminal defense lawyer.