The former chief executive of the California Public Employees' Retirement System, or CalPERS, pleaded guilty to bribery and fraud charges on July 11.
Fraud
According to reports, a pair of men were detained and are to be prosecuted by the California Department of Justice in relation to allegations that they participated in a beverage container recycling fraud scheme.
White collar crimes are often viewed by the public as less serious than violent crimes, but these types of crimes are often aggressively prosecuted by the federal government, making proper defense representation crucial.
The United States Department of Justice is cracking down on health care fraud in the country. A recent DOJ investigation has led to two doctors and six other individuals facing health care fraud charges that could result in very serious consequences.
We recently discussed the public corruption charges leveled against California State Senator Ron Calderon. In particular, Sen. Calderon is accused of accepting bribes.