Placentia- Orange County businessman Joseph Aluya is being accused of stealing around $321,000 in tax returns from his clients. He owns a company that does tax preparation as well as real estate, notary and loans. It is alleged that Aluya will plea not guilty to the allegations. Aluya has a trust account set up for his client's returns. The money is wired into this account and would then print out a check to give to a client. He claims he never had a customer complain about getting cheated. He is facing the charges of tax evasion and possession of stolen government money.
In California, crimes involved with professionals in embezzlement, fraud or grand theft are considered "white collar crimes". White crimes can involve fraud, healthcare fraud, embezzlement, identity theft, band fraud, check fraud, credit card fraud, and grand theft. Grand theft or grand larceny is a very serious offense. In this case not only will he have to face the charges of tax evasion and possession of stolen government money, but could also face embezzlement and grand larceny charges. Grand theft is one of the most common white collar crimes in Orange County. It can be defined in the California Penal code section 487. Grand Theft has occurred when the amount of what was taken amounts to more than $400. This is usually charged as a felony.
Since being charged with a white collar crime such as grand theft or fraud is so serious. It is important to hire an experienced Orange County white collar crime defense attorney to handle your case so that your legal rights can be protected.
How can hiring an Orange County white collar crime defense attorney or a Newport Beach criminal defense attorney help you in your misdemeanor or felony case?
At the Law Office of Michael Guisti we understand their seriousness of being charged with a crime like grand theft. Since this crime can be charged as a felony, this means long prison sentences, fines, and restitution. Our qualified Orange County criminal defense attorney has spent years representing clients in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties. He has the experience to defend you in your white collar crime charge cases.
If you or someone you know is facing a misdemeanor or a felony charge it is imperative to your case to hire an experience Orange County criminal defense attorney. We have helped clients in many different types of criminal cases like assault, battery, domestic violence, white collar crimes, murder, theft crimes and drug crimes. Call us today to schedule a free consolation at (714)530-9690 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.
