Newport Beach White Collar Crimes Attorney
White collar crimes often involve financial transactions, frequently committed by persons in a position of trust or who have a fiduciary responsibility. Identified as non-violent crimes, they are pursued aggressively by both state and federal prosecutors. Because white-collar offenses ordinarily consist of planning and sophistication to carry out, prosecutors tenaciously prosecute to ensure convictions and […]
Newport Beach Embezzlement Attorney | PC 503
Embezzlement is a serious crime in California, punishable by a lengthy jail sentence, fines, and the payment of restitution. Many hard working people who have never been charged with a crime before find themselves being prosecuted for embezzlement. Consequently, retaining an experienced Newport Beach embezzlement attorney can be one of the most important decisions you […]
What is a “Safety Valve” in Federal Sentencing Law? | 18 USC § 3553(f)
Congress has enacted laws that require a defendant to serve a mandatory minimum sentence in federal prison if convicted of a certain crime. For example, if a defendant is convicted of drug trafficking of one (1) kilo of cocaine, the defendant will face a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison. In addition, […]
