In the latter half of the 20th century, the term "money laundering" entered the common vocabulary as the government passed laws to combat actions that hid the source of profits from alleged criminal enterprises. At this time, financial institutions in California and...
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Identity theft crimes on the increase
One of the most frightening and potentially devastating non-violent crimes that can happen to anyone is identity theft. Not all incidents result in significant losses but unfortunately, losses are increasing along with incidents. If you are in California, it's in your...
A guide on the crime of circular trading
Circular trading refers to a fraudulent practice where multiple entities or individuals engage in a series of trades with the intent to manipulate prices or create artificial demand for a particular asset. This type of trading scheme involves repeatedly buying and...
What are the different kinds of business fraud?
White-collar crime is unfortunately all too common in Vista, California and San Diego County. If you are running a business, you should be aware of some of the most common white collar crimes including different kinds of fraud. This will undoubtedly help you if you...
Types of healthcare fraud in California
The healthcare industry is a multi-billion dollar business in the United States. Individuals, organizations and governments funnel billions of dollars through the system each year, and with that much money on the line, it's no surprise that healthcare fraud is a big...
Ponzi schemes in California
The term Ponzi scheme garnered its name in 1920 after a high-profile fraud case. Today, it refers to an investment scam that involves paying investors with money procured from new ones. Those accused of engaging in a Ponzi scheme could face serious federal charges....
Unraveling Social Security fraud in California
Most people in California depend on Social Security for financial support when they grow old or become disabled. There are a lot of eligibility requirements that a person must meet to qualify for these benefits, which sometimes is not easy to pull off. For this...
Why has white-collar crime prosecution declined?
The term "white-collar crime" includes a wide range of crimes within the state of California. Typically, these crimes lack violence against other people, but still cause a financial gain to the perpetrator. The years between 2001 and 2021 saw a decline in white-collar...
Battling charges of insurance fraud
Insurance policies may provide the financial security drivers, homeowners and business proprietors rely upon for their well-being. When an insurance company sells someone a policy, the company assumes the risks associated with the client and must pay valid claims. A...
Identifying all types of nonprofit fraud
Some nonprofit organizations are more affected by increased fraudulent activities than for-profit businesses. There are fewer legal and government regulations that control how they create, collect and use their funds. Anti-fraud state agencies in California and...