When you're accused of fraud in California, you know that you could be facing time in prison or fines. It's not uncommon to be the center of an investigation when you work within the investment industry, but you don't need to let someone make you out to be a criminal.
White-Collar Crime
In the last year or so, cybercrime has been a topic making headlines around the country. Major retailers like Target and Home Depot have been forced to admit that customer data was stolen by hackers during some of the busiest shopping days of the year. Customer data in these cases included credit/debit card numbers and other sensitive financial and personal information.
Especially since the Great Recession began, the American public has become more critical of the way that alleged financial crimes are prosecuted. Whether or not it is true, it is often said that heads of banks and corporate CEOs never face criminal charges.
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.