Huntington Beach, Orange County - A Huntington Beach company, Rehab Financial is under suspicion of embezzling $450,000. Many California cities such as Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, Buena Park, Westminster, and La Habra used this company for escrow services. The Company was used in projects like Federal Community Development Block Grant Funding and Redevelopment Agency housing funds. Suspicion arose when the company stopped returning phone calls and the Huntington Beach office was cleared out. San Francisco also filed a lawsuit against the company claiming that Rehab Financial misused 1 million dollars of a grant that was set aside for low-income housing.
In California, crimes like embezzlement are referred to as "white collar crimes". Examples of a white collar crime are: grand theft, healthcare fraud, Medicare fraud, credit card fraud, and identity theft. The charge of embezzlement is defined in the California Penal code section 503. It states that embezzlement has occurred when Embezzlement is the fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom it has been entrusted. This crime is very common amongst the employee and the employer.
In California, Grand theft is a common charge that comes along with many embezzlement charges. Grand theft is defined in the California Penal code section 487. Grand theft occurs when the amount of property taken is over $400. Many white collar crimes are charged as felonies. Punishments include a prison sentence, fines and restitution.
In California, white collar crimes like embezzlement are considered very serious. It is important to hire a Huntington Beach white collar defense attorney to help you defend your white collar crime charge.
Why is it important to hire a Orange County white collar crime defense attorney or a Newport Beach grand theft defense attorney?
At the Law Offices of Michael Guisti, we understand the seriousness of a charge like embezzlement or grand theft. We have been successful defending our client's white collar crime charges. We have handled cases in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego County. Our Orange County criminal defense attorney has spent years helping clients with their misdemeanor and felony charges and has the experience to help you defend your criminal charge.
If you or a loved one is facing a white collar crime charge or any other misdemeanor or felony charge like assault , battery, rape, sexual battery, possession of marijuana, or domestic violence call our experienced Santa Ana criminal defense attorney today. Call for an appointment at (714)530-9690 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com .
