Dealing with the world of trading can often feel overwhelming at first. There are the laws that guide the entire affair, and there are unwritten rules that people follow, too. One of the most important is to avoid insider trading. Maybe you have heard of the term...

When patients complain that a physician performed an unnecessary procedure, an insurance provider may suspect fraud. The company may investigate, and based on the results, refer a doctor to law enforcement officials. As described by the Insurance Information...

In all likelihood, nothing causes your stomach to drop like receiving an envelope showing an IRS return address. Before you panic, however, FindLaw explains that the IRS does not prosecute you for mere mistakes, such as an alleged arithmetic error on your tax return....

In California, there are laws in place that handle the crime known as mail fraud. Since this is a federal crime, the Californian laws reflect the laws set by the federal government. It is important to understand the penalties associated with mail fraud. It may...

Most white-collar crimes involve money; they are not violent but they are serious. Ponzi schemes can cause families to lose their life’s savings. Embezzlement can lead a company to bankruptcy, causing employees to lose their livelihoods. One individual’s greed can...

Investigators would like nothing more than for you to sit idly and allow them to methodically build their case against you. They often prefer to work slowly, unimpeded by actions you might be able to take to defend your rights. Please do not make their job any easier...

White-collar criminals in California experience unique risks that subtly result in exceptions that morph into criminal conduct. Such risks may include unlimited accessibility to company assets, personal expectations and the ever-growing desire to be more successful....

Tax season is here again, and maybe you feel the urge to..."tweak" your income to lower your overall tax bill. You work hard, and you feel that you deserve to keep as much of your money as possible. Surely the IRS will not notice what at first glance looks like an...

Embezzlement is the act of using property which the owner has entrusted to someone's care in a way that affects the true owner adversely. In other words, it is the unlawful misappropriation of property already under an individual's management. A California judge...

Law enforcement officials charged a California music director with one count of wire fraud after he failed to deliver on his promise of holding a charity concert featuring high profile musicians. Herbert Weston & Tanya Weston, Criminal Lawyers, in Vista,...