Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Costa Mesa, Orange County - Federal authorities raided three medical marijuana dispensaries this week, and federal officials also filed lawsuits against property owners where the dispensaries were housed, alleging the owners of the property knew they were allowing marijuana stores to conduct business.

No arrests were made, but those running the marijuana dispensaries were detained for a time as authorities conducted their search.

Though medical marijuana is against federal law, the medicinal use of marijuana is legal in California, but DEA investigators state the dispensaries that were searched have been operating as marijuana stores for profit, a violation of California and federal law.

It's interesting that after a couple years of taking a "hands off" approach the Obama administration has decided to crack down on California's medical marijuana stores, says Costa Mesa criminal attorney Michael L. Guisti.

Guisti explains that the federal government regulates drugs like marijuana through the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) under 21 U.S.C. § 811, which does not recognize the difference between medical and recreational use of marijuana.

It's very important to understand that if you own a medical marijuana dispensary and are operating well within California's medical marijuana laws and the local city's and county's law the feds can still come into your place of business anytime and raid the place and arrest you, stresses Guisti.

Just as important, it's one thing if you face marijuana criminal charges in California, which can result in a PC 1000 or Proposition 36 sentence with no jail time, but a federal marijuana criminal charge can result in dozens of years in federal prison and a fine up to a million dollars, says Guisti.

If you're a medical marijuana dispensary owner with the feds raiding legal operations it's very important you retain a professional federal attorney by calling the Orange County federal crimes attorney experts right away at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti.

We have over a decade of experience successfully winning even the toughest federal crimes for our clients in the federal courts of Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego.

So please, call us now.

Newport Beach, Orange County - Following a month long undercover investigation Newport Beach Police busted a marijuana sales operation last Friday that resulted in 300 marijuana plants, 37 pounds of "high grade" pot and about $24,000 in cash being seized.

The marijuana has a street value of about $200,000, according to police.

The investigation resulted in five people being arrested for marijuana sales.

Despite California's fairly relaxed views on marijuana it's very important to understand that California's marijuana sales law is very strict and is a felony that can result in prison time, says Newport Beach criminal attorney Michael L. Guisti.

While there is quite a bit of evidence in this Newport Beach drug case what is interesting with marijuana drug sales is there doesn't need to be any physical evidence of marijuana to be prosecuted for this crime, only that you offered to sell pot, explains Guisti.

As well it's very important to understand that simply giving away marijuana constitutes marijuana sales, says Guisti.

Now if these five suspects happened to mention to investigators they have sold their marijuana to customers in another state or Mexico they could face the much more serious federal drug trafficking charge, according to Guisti.

Guisti explains that basically you're charged with federal drug trafficking when the federal government alleges you trafficked drugs, or money to pay for drugs, across state or international lines.

Now if you never transported drugs or money to pay for drugs across state or international lines you shouldn't face federal drug trafficking charges, Guisti explains.

Just how serious is the federal charge, well, Guisti says, if convicted on a marijuana federal drug trafficking case you could face millions in fines and up to 30 years in a federal prison.

One reason to stress these federal marijuana charges is the Obama Administration has announced a crackdown on legal California medical marijuana clinics, which could result in doctors, store owners and customers being charged with federal drug crimes, explains Guisti.

If you've been charged with a marijuana crime it's very important to contact our Orange County marijuana attorney experts right now at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti.

Our legal team can work to reduce these marijuana charges, or have them dismissed altogether by having you enter a program under Penal Code 1000 or Proposition 36.

Our Orange County drug crime attorneys have over a decade of successfully reducing or dismissing our client's marijuana charges in the courts of Orange County, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego.

Santa Ana, Orange County - Orange County's biggest political donor, Louis J. Cella Jr., died this month.

Before being convicted of embezzlement charges Cella was a major political donor in Orange County politics and in 1974 he made $550,000 in political donations, the largest donation of any individual in California.

In 1976 Cella was convicted of 22 federal counts related to embezzling at least $600,000 in Medi-Cal funds through two Orange County hospitals that he had an ownership stake in.

Santa Ana criminal attorney Michael L. Guisti explains Medi-Cal fraud, as it was then in the 1970s, is taken very seriously today and with added urgency as in 1999 then Governor Gray Davis created The Governor's Medi-Cal Fraud Task Force, which is comprised of ten law enforcement agencies that include the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Most Medi-Cal fraud cases deal with doctors, business owners and companies making alleged unauthorized payments, covered under California Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) 14017, such as double billing, billing for unnecessary medical procedures and other costs deemed unnecessary, says Guisti.

However, says Guisti, it's very important to understand Medi-Cal fraud isn't limited to doctors and hospital owners as they're several cases where patients are charged with this crime for allegedly providing false information to obtain benefits, which is covered under WIC 14014.

This is a complicated charge, Guisti says, because in addition to violating the codes above they're several other possible charges you can face in connection with this crime including, insurance fraud under Penal Code (PC) 550, theft charges under PC 484, and depending on the alleged amount embezzled you could face possible petty theft or grand theft charges.

Guisti points out that embezzlement is no longer a crime in and of itself in California, but is now covered under theft laws.

Depending on the circumstances of your Medi-Cal fraud case it's certainly possible this could be charged as a federal crime, meaning it will be tried at a federal courthouse, which means it's a slightly different set of rules and punishment, says Guisti.

What can bring on federal charges could be the way the alleged Medi-Cal fraud was conducted, like if wire fraud was involved, and if it involved any funds crossing state lines, says Guisti.

On the state level Medi-Cal fraud is a "wobbler," which means it can be charged either as a felony or misdemeanor, and it can possibly result in you losing your license, says Guisti.

If you're being accused of Medi-Cal fraud it's very important to contact the Orange County Medi-Cal fraud attorney experts at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti at 888-478-8999.

Our record proudly shows we have over a decade of successfully winning cases for our clients accused of Medi-Cal fraud and other white collar crimes in the courts of Orange County, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego.

From the moment we first meet our clients we begin to work on a defense that gets our client the best outcome possible, because our expert attorneys won't ever settle for anything less.

Laguna Beach, Orange County - A 46 year old law student was arrested last weekend on two felony counts of domestic violence and assault with a deadly weapon, two misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals and violation of a restraining order.

Irvine criminal attorney Michael L. Guisti explains they're a lot of issues at hand here one of which is assault with a deadly weapon, commonly known as ADW.

Guisti explains under Penal Code (PC) 245(a)(1) ADW is, "Any person who commits an assault upon the person of another with a deadly weapon or instrument other than a firearm or by any means of force likely to produce great bodily injury."

For the Orange County District Attorney to decide whether or not to file ADW charges their office will look at, the type of weapon or object used to commit the alleged ADW, if the person you allegedly assaulted sustained any injury and if so the severity of the injury, and the DA will also consider the victim, if it was your spouse, boy/girlfriend, etc, according to Guisti.

ADW is a "wobbler," which means it could be charged either as a misdemeanor of felony.

As to violating the restraining order, Guisti goes on to say, this is very serious and as to the punishment it depends on the type of restraining order, if it was an emergency protective order or Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVRO).

It's important to note that if you have a DVRO against you federal law prevents you from owning firearms, says Guisti.

If you have a DVRO or emergency protective order against you a professional Southern California domestic violence attorney can help remove it and have the court hear your side of the story, say Guisti.

When it comes to restraining orders, Guisti stresses, it's always very important to obey them until the court says otherwise, because you could create major problems if you disobey the order.

If you've been arrested for domestic violence contact our Orange County domestic violence attorney specialists at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti at 888-478-8999 and we'll work on your behalf to get you the best possible outcome so you can go on with your life.

Santa Ana, Orange County - Ajt Kumar Bhargava, 61; his wife, Nisha Bhargava, 56; and their daughter, Runjhun Bhargava, 30, were arrested earlier today on immigration fraud charges for allegedly filing bogus marriage and work visa petitions on behalf of aliens which are all serious federal crimes.

A criminal complaint was filed on March 29, 2011 in the United States District Court naming the aforementioned three defendants, all residing in Yorba Linda. The Bhargava defendants operated and owned MPEagle Consultants in Cerritos and were further charged with conspiracy to commit visa fraud.

According to documents, the Bhargava defendants recruited unemployed and low-income U.S. citizens with promises of payments in exchange for "marrying" MPEagle's alien clients. To make the bogus marriages appear legitimate, the defendants had the "couples" pose together for photos and open joint back accounts. Based on the sham marriages, MPEagle sought permanent residency for the aliens by filing fraudulent immigrant visa petitions with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

The Bhargava defendants face stiff penalties if convicted. Each count of visa fraud could result in 10 years in prison, as well as a hefty fine of up to $250,000. Each count of immigration fraud also could result in 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. For the conspiracy to commit visa charge, they each could face five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. The court will likely consider the United States Sentencing Guidelines when determining the official sentence.

An Orange County Federal criminal defense attorney should always handle allegations of fraud or other white-collar criminal allegations.

According to Federal criminal defense lawyer Michael Guisti explains that Federal law criminalizes fraud and misuses of visas and other travel documents. Visa fraud may include selling, providing, or transferring visas, making misrepresentation or false statement in the process of obtaining a visa, or forging or altering of a visa.

There are several federal criminal statutes that may be used in prosecution of visa fraud cases, but the most common statutes are 18 USC 1546 (Fraud and Misuse of Visas, Permits, and Other Documents), 18 USC 1001 (False Statements or Entries Generally), and 18 USC 371(Conspiracy to Commit Offense or to Defraud the United States). Many of the recent immigration fraud and visa fraud criminal prosecutions in California have been based on these statutes.

Making a false statement on an Immigration document or application is one example of how one may be charged with visa fraud. The maximum penalty for a first passport and visa offense is 10 years unless the crime is connected to drug trafficking and terrorism.

Visa fraud cases are investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS).

How can an experienced Santa Ana criminal defense attorney help you in defending your fraud charges?

Its simple. We've been in the business for more than 12 years and have successfully kept many clients OUT of jail or prison. We'll show you our track record. We're great at what we do and provide oustanding results. In some cases, we may be able to reduce the charges from a felony to a misdemeanor. Some restrictions and limitations apply.

If you or someone you know is facing a felony or a misdemeanor, hire an experienced, strong and powerful Orange County defense attorney today. We have helped several clients in Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties and we can defend you too. Call our office today to schedule an appointment toll free at (888) 478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did!

Mission Viejo, Orange County - A father-son team from Orange County is wanted on California fraud charges by the U.S Postal Inspectors. Robert Louis Carver, 56, of Irvine and his son, Robert Louis Carver II, 36, of Mission Viejo was indicted last week by a federal grand jury in Santa Ana. The 14-count indictment alleges the father-son engaged in a scheme that bilked over 300 investors out of more than 20 million dollars.

Agents for Carver's companies including Brookstone Capital, Brookstone Biotech Ventures II and Lincoln Funds International solicited investors with various claims and promises. According to the indictment, the Carvers failed to tell potential investors that the senior Carver had a criminal history and had been sued by California regulators.

The investigation was conducted by the United States Postal Inspection Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

According to top California Criminal White Collar Crime Defense Lawyers, Michael Guisti states that he explains that crimes including embezzlement and grand theft, are considered White Collar Crimes. Embezzlement can be found in the California Penal Code 503.

The Newport Beach Grand Theft crime attorney and Irvine Embezzlement defense lawyer also explains that according to the California Penal code section 503, it states that embezzlement is the fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom it has been entrusted.

Our Irvine criminal attorney states that many times a charge of grand theft will coincide with an embezzlement charge. Grand theft can be found in Penal Code under section 487(a). Grand theft occurs when the amount of money or property stolen amounts to more than $400. These charges are considered felonies in California.

The California white collar defense attorney further explains that White Collar crime charges are very serious. The punishments include long prison sentences, fines, and restitutions. There can also be white collar crime sentencing enhancements added to the initial charges. It is important to hire a strong and powerful Irvine white collar crime defense attorney to help you defend your charge.

How can a Santa Ana Grand Theft criminal attorney or a Newport Beach criminal defense lawyer help you defend your charges?

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti our experienced Santa Ana criminal defense attorney has spent many years defending defendant's complex white collar crime charges. We have represented defendants all over Southern California; including Los Angeles County, Orange County, Beverly Hills, Irvine, Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Westminster, Fullerton, and Garden Grove.

If you or a loved one is facing a California white collar crime charge or any other misdemeanor or felony charge including assault, battery, domestic violence, DUI, drug charges or a theft crime charge call our office today. Contact our skilled Orange County criminal attorney toll free today for a free consultation at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.

Newport Coast, Orange County - In the past few years, a number of financial crimes involving respected members of the community have been well-publicized by the media. The government has continued to crack down on these types of offenses, relentlessly investigating and building these complex cases in hopes of obtaining severe penalties for the accused individuals.

Last week it was reported that a couple, Thomas Chia Fu, 61, and his wife Cheri L. Shyu, 48, of Newport Coast was arrested at their home after being indicted on federal charges of defrauding a group of 8 banks out of $130 million. Bank of America was included as one of the banks.

On March 9, the federal grand jury had returned the 9 count bank fraud indictment.

The Fus owned a company in Anaheim called Galleria USA, Inc. which imported home décor items manufactured in China. Defendants obtained a 130 million dollar revolving line of credit for Galleria from a total of 8 banks. The Fus were able to obtain this extraordinary line of credit by exaggerating and falsifying more than 100 times about the companies in-transit inventory and accounts receivables.

If convicted, the Fus could face and carries a statutory maximum sentence of 30-years in federal prison for each charge of bank fraud. This case has drawn the attention and is further being investigated by the Office of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), the FBI, and the United States Secret Service.

According to Federal Bank Fraud Defense Lawyers, Michael Guisti states that bank fraud offense includes False Entries in Financial Institution or Holding Company Records, regulated by 18 U.S.C. Sections 1005, 1006. Under this statute, it is a crime for bank or holding company employees to make any false entry in bank documents with the intent to defraud the bank.

Violation of this law is punishable by a fine of up to $1 million, or imprisonment of up to 30 years, or both. To make their case under this law, the government must establish that (1) the entry is false; (2) the accused either personally made or caused the entry to be made; (3) the accused knew the entry was false when it was made; and (4) the accused intended that the entry injure or defraud the financial institution or holding company or deceive any officer of such institution, company or certain public officials. Section 1006 applies to insiders acting with the intent to defraud while Section 1005 applies to any unlawful participant acting with an intent to defraud.

Why is it so important to retain a Newport Beach white collar criminal defense attorney or a Irvine criminal defense lawyer?

Since California fraud and white collar crimes are most often charged as felonies, the punishments can be long prison sentences, restitution and hefty fines. At the Law Office of Michael Guisti our skilled Orange County fraud criminal defense lawyers have been defending criminals that are facing fraud and white collar crime charges for years. We have been successful in helping clients in Orange County, Newport Beach, Irvine, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and San Diego County.

If you have been accused of bank fraud, embezzlement, fraud or a crime, talk to Michael Guisti, an experienced California criminal lawyer first. The organization and understanding that comes with early preparation by a knowledgeable defense attorney can increase your chances of a favorable outcome, including the possibility of charges being dropped. Call Guisti at (714) 530-9690, 24/7. You'll be glad you did.

Irvine, Orange County - Orange County Professional Licensing defense attorney at Law Offices of Michael guisti, an Orange county criminal defense law firm and Professional Licensing defene law office, recently read about an Orange County white collar crime case and grand theft case. He made some

In this case, Attorney Jan Morton Heger, of Irvine has been charged with 61 felony counts including using untrue statement or omission in connection with purchase or sale of securities, grand theft with sentencing enhancement allegations of aggravated white-collar crime of more than $500,000, theft exceeding $150,000 and property loss of more than $200,000.

Heger is accused of stealing $898,000 from investors using his credentials to legitimize fraudulent schemes. Heger's accomplice Ramon Andres Najera, 66 years, of Laguna Woods faces similar charges for his role as a facilitator who scheduled meetings with the victims.

Heger and Najera allegedly worked with Beckham to defraud many victims. The scam effected was a false claim that Beckman had gold mines in Ghana and that he could pay huge returns on their investments. The mines were to be used for collateral to secure funding for the victims. According to reports, it is unknown if there were any pay outs. Many of the victims took out loans against home equity lines, credit lines and additional mortgages on their homes in order to invest.

According to Orange County criminal attorney that if convicted, Heger and Najera could face a maximum sentence of 29 years and eight months, respectively, in state prison.

The Newport Beach white collar criminal defense attorney explains that crimes including embezzlement and grand theft, are considered White Collar Crimes. Embezzlement can be found in the California Penal Code 503.

The Irvine Grand Theft crime attorney and Irvine Embezzlement defense lawyer also explains that according to the California penal code section 503, it states that embezzlement is the fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom it has been entrusted.

Our Irvine criminal attorney states that many times a charge of grand theft will coincide with an embezzlement charge.

Tustin criminal defense lawyer and Santa Ana fraud defense lawyer further explains that Grand theft can also be found in the Penal Code under section 487(a). Grand theft occurs when the amount of money or property stolen amounts to more than $400. These charges are considered felonies in California.

The California white collar defense attorney further states that White Collar crime charges are very serious. The punishments include long prison sentences, fines, and restitutions. There can also be white collar crime sentencing enhancements added to the initial charges. It is important to hire a strong and powerful Irvine professional licensing defense attorney or a Newport Beach white collar crime defense lawyer to help you defend your charge.

How can a Irvine Grand Theft criminal defense attorney or a Newport Beach criminal lawyer help you defend your charge?

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti our experienced Santa Ana criminal defense attorney has spent years defending defendant's complex white collar crime charges. We have represented defendants all over Southern California; including Los Angeles County, Orange County, Beverly Hills, Irvine, Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Westminster, Fullerton, and Garden Grove.

If you or a loved one is facing a California white collar crime charge, or need professional licensing defense or any other misdemeanor or felony charge including assault, battery, domestic violence, DUI, drug charges or a theft crime charge call our office today. Contact our skilled Orange County criminal attorney toll free today for a free consultation at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.

Laguna Niguel, Orange County - Orange County criminal attorney at Law offices of Michael Guisti recently commented on a case review regarding an Orange County theft crime and Orange County white collar crime involves caregivers.

Leno Casini, husband to a caretaker, Norma Casini, is accused of stealing from Norma's elder clients for receiving stolen property and being a accessory to a crime. According to Orange County theft crime attorney, Michael Guisti, that if convicted, Leno could face a maximum12 years in state prison.

Norma had 61 felony charges including 34 felony counts of fraudulently using an access card, 24 felony counts of forgery, two felony counts of caretaker theft from an elder and one felony count of residential burglary of an occupied home. According to Santa Ana grand theft defense attorney that if Norma is convicted on all counts, she could face a maximum sentence of 49 years and eight months in state prison.

Both Leon and Norma are held in jail in lieu of $610,000 bail. According to Irvine white collar crime defense attorney Michael Guisti that they must prove that the money to pay for the bail is from legal and legitimate sources prior to posting bond.

Newport Beach white collar criminal defense attorney Michael Guisti explains that crimes like embezzlement, grand theft, identity theft, credit card theft, medical fraud, real estate fraud, financial fraud, and Insurance fraud are considered White Collar Crimes. Embezzlement can be found in the California Penal Code 503.

The Irvine Grand Theft crime attorney and Irvine Embezzlement defense lawyer also explains that according to the California penal code section 503, it states that embezzlement is the fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom it has been entrusted.

Our Irvine criminal attorney states that many times a charge of grand theft will coincide with an embezzlement charge. Grand theft can also be found in the Penal Code under section 487. Grand theft will occur when the amount of money or property stolen amounts to more than $400. These charges are considered felonies in California.

The California white collar defense attorney further explains that White Collar crime charges are very serious. The punishments include long prison sentences, fines, and restitutions. There can also be white collar crime sentencing enhancements added to the initial charges. It is important to hire a strong and powerful Irvine white collar crime defense attorney to help you defend your charge.

How can a Costa Mesa Theft crime defense attorney or an Irvine criminal defense lawyer help you defend your white collar crime charge?

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti our experienced Santa Ana criminal defense attorney has spent years defending defendant's difficult white collar crime charges. We have represented defendants all over Southern California; including Los Angeles County, Orange County, Beverly Hills, Irvine, Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Westminster, Fullerton, Garden Grove, and other cities.

If you or a loved one is facing a California white collar crime charge or any other misdemeanor or felony charge like assault, battery, domestic violence, DUI, drug charges or a theft crime charge call our office today. Contact our skilled Orange County criminal attorney toll free today for a free consultation at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.

Santa Ana, Orange County - Orange County theft crime attorney and Irvine Embezzlement defense lawyer, Michael Guisti, who has successfully handled hundreds of theft crime , fraud cases, white collar crimes and high profile embezzlement cases, recently reviewed an Orange County white collar crime case regarding two corporate executives involved in a lengthy white collar crime, theft, fraud and embezzlement for stealing more than $1.4 million.

The chief financial officer, Eric Wayne Helgemo, 50, of Vista and the controller, Maria Lorena Vega Yarrish, 40, of Buena Park involved in the white collar crime including processing more than 800 fraudulent paychecks to themselves. They were charged with a combined 78 counts of computer access, fraud, sentencing enhancements and aggravated white collar crime. They have plead guilty and sentenced to 10 years and 8 years, respectively.

According to Orange County fraud defense attorney and Newport Beach embezzlement defense lawyer Michael Guisti explains that crimes like embezzlement and grand theft are considered White Collar Crimes. Embezzlement can be found in the California Penal Code 503.

The Irvine grand theft crime attorney and Irvine embezzlement defense lawyer also explains that according to the California penal code section 503, it states that embezzlement is the fraudulent appropriation of property by a person or persons to whom it has been entrusted.

The Irvine criminal attorney and Irvine professional licensing defense lawyer states that many times a charge of grand theft will come along with an California embezzlement charge. Grand theft can also be found in the Penal Code under section 487. Grand theft has occurred when the amount of money or property stolen amounts to more than $400. These charges are considered felonies in California.

California white collar defense attorney further explains that California White Collar crime charges are serious. The punishments include long prison sentences, fines, and restitutions. In this story, a restitution hearing has been set for March 24, 2011. There can also be sentencing enhancements added to the initial charges. It is important to hire an Irvine white collar crime defense attorney to help you defend your charge.

How can a Newport Beach Theft crime defense attorney or an Irvine criminal defense lawyer help you defend your white collar crime charge?

Simple. With our wisdom, knowledge base and expertise, we can ensure that your legal matter will be properly defended at the highest level. At the Law Office of Michael Guisti our experienced Santa Ana criminal defense attorney has spent many years defending defendant's complex and complicated white collar crime charges.

Our California criminal lawyers have represented defendants all over Southern California; from Newport Beach, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Beverly Hills, Irvine, Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and other cities obtaining the best results with the utmost care. Due to our high call volume, we cannot accept all cases. Every legal matter will require legal representation. If you need a lawyer, we encourage you to call our office today and schedule a free consultation.

If you or a loved one is facing a white collar crime charge or any other misdemeanor or felony charges including assault and battery, domestic violence, DUI, drug charges or a murder crimes call our office today. Contact our skilled Orange County criminal attorney toll free today for a free consultation at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.

Laguna Niguel, Orange County - Recently our Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyer Micheal Guisti comments on a Misdemeanor Case regarding the arrest of a woman for giving false police report to the Orange County Sheriff Department.

The firm successfully handles thousands of Misdemeanor Cases such as Domestic Violence, Filing False Report, DUI etc. throughout Southern California including the Courts of Westminster, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Irvine and throughout California.

A 20-year old woman, Danielle Deichman, is arrested by the local authorities for filling a false police report and resisting arrest. Last month, Deichman reported to the Orange County sherriff's that she was sexually assaulted while walking along La Paz Road. Deichman described that she was grabbed from behind and knocked to the ground near Kings Road.

After reporting the incident and providing several inconsistent statements to the local authorities, Deichman was re-interviewed wherein she allegedly admitted to lying and providing details similar to a separate reporting of a sexual assault attack on January 25, 1011.

Deichman was arrested on suspicion of filing a false police report and resisting arrest.

In speaking with Westminister Criminal Defense lawyer, Michael Guisti, according to California Penal Code Section 148.5, a person is guilty of a misdemeanor if he reports a crime, knowing the information on the report is false, If you have been charged with providing or filing false police report, you need to seek legal advice from an experienced Criminal defense attorney immediately.

It is vital to have an experienced Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyer by your side to fight for your false police report charges. A highly qualified Criminal Defense attorney can help you reduce your charge and your penalities or even sometimes dismiss the case for you.

A skilled Santa Ana criminal defense lawyer or an Anaheim criminal defense attorney help you defend your charges

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti we have many years of successful experience helping defendants to defend their falsifying police report charges. Whether you live in Orange, Newport Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Westminster, Garden Grove, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, or San Diego counties, contact our experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney today.

If you or a loved one is facing filing false police report charges, identify theft or any other criminal charge including assault & battery, murder, grand theft, robbery, petty theft, grand theft auto, DUI, or a drug charge call our successful Irvine Criminal Defense Lawyer today. Call our office toll free at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.

Newport Beach, Orange County - Orange County Grand theft defense attorney and Newport Beach White collar crime defense attorney, Michael Guisti, was recently commenting on a white collar crime case in a news regarding an Orange County embezzlement crime and grand theft case involving a Newport Beach attorney.

In the news, Attorney Redmond Peter McAneny, 55 of Huntington Beach and licensed to practice law since 1977, was arrested earlier this week and charged with grand theft and embezzlement for stealing $177,000 from a widow regarding the widow's late husband's life insurance policy.

McAneny represented the widow in 2008 to secure her late husband's life insurance proceeds according to authorities. The widow and her husband went through a divorce and the terms of the trust were modified prior to her husband's death, leaving it unclear as to who would receive the life insurance benefits, either her or her son. A settlement was reached shortly thereafter to divide the insurance policy in half.

A settlement check was issued in the amount of $117,000 to the trust account for the widow in July 2008. Shortly thereafter, McAneny wrote numerous checks to himself with no reference to any case thereby depleting her account.

McAneny is charged with one felony count of grand theft by embezzlement plus a sentencing enhancement for property damage over $65,000. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of four years in state prison.

Orange County fraud defense attorney and Newport Beach criminal defense lawyer Michael Guisti explains that crimes like embezzlement, grand theft, identity theft, credit card theft, medical fraud, real estate fraud, financial fraud, and Insurance fraud are considered White Collar Crimes. Embezzlement can be found in the California Penal Code 503.

The Irvine Grand Theft crime attorney and Irvine Embezzlement defense lawyer also explains that according to the California penal code section 503, it states that embezzlemen is the fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom it has been entrusted.

The Irvine criminal attorney states that many times a charge of grand theft will come along with an embezzlement charge. Grand theft can also be found in the Penal Code under section 487. Grand theft has occurred when the amount of money or property stolen amounts to more than $400. These charges are considered felonies in California.

The California white collar defense attorney further explains that White Collar crime charges are serious. The punishments include long prison sentences, fines, and restitutions. There can also be white collar crime enhancement added to the initial charges. It is important to hire a Irvine white collar crime defense attorney to help you defend your charge.

How can a Costa Mesa Theft crime defense attorney or an Irvine criminal defense lawyer help you defend your white collar crime charge in Newport Beach, Irvine, Fullerton, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Pasadena and other cities in California?

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti our experienced Santa Ana criminal defense attorney has spent years handling client's difficult white collar crime charges. We have represented clients all over Southern California; Los Angeles County, Orange County, Beverly Hills, Irvine, Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Westminster, Fullerton, Garden Grove, and other cities.

If you or a loved one is facing a California white collar crime charge or any other misdemeanor or felony charge like assault, battery, domestic violence, DUI, drug charges or a theft crime charge call our office today. Contact our skilled Orange County criminal attorney toll free today for a free consultation at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.

La Habra, Orange County - Orange County Embezzlement defense attorney and Orange County theft crime lawyer Michael Guisti recently commented on the crime news regarding the California theft crimes lately. The Orange County criminal defense attorney said due to the economy and the holiday season, there is a rise on the theft crimes, the embezzlement cases, the fraud cases, shoplifting cases and white collar crimes.

The Orange County theft crime attorney also discussed about a case regarding the embezzlement case of Boys and Girls club employee. In the recent news that Lynette Rojas, 37, of La Habra is charged with one felony count of grand theft by embezzlement and 24 felony counts of computer access and fraud, plus sentencing enhancements.

Rojas began working as an executive assistant in 2008 at the La Habra Boys & Girls Club and was responsible for preparing payroll, payroll data and completing cash and check deposits. She is allegedly being accused of paying extra payroll to herself amounting to $25,000 and stealing an additional $109,000 of Boys & Girls Club deposits. According to the Newport Beach white collar crime attorney and the Santa Ana felony crime lawyer that if she is convicted, Rojas could be facing a maximum sentence of 20 years in state prison.

Orange County fraud defense attorney and Newport Beach criminal defense lawyer Michael Guisti explains that Crimes like embezzlement and grand theft are considered White Collar Crimes. Embezzlement can be found in the California Penal Code 503.

The Irvine Grand Theft crime attorney and Irvine Embezzlement defense lawyer also explains that according to the California penal code section 503, it states that embezzlement is the fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom it has been entrusted.

The Irvine criminal attorney and Irvine professional licensing defense lawyer states that many times a charge of grand theft will come along with an California embezzlement charge. Grand theft can also be found in the Penal Code under section 487. Grand theft has occurred when the amount of money or property stolen amounts to more than $400. These charges are considered felonies in California.

California white collar defense attorney further explains that California White Collar crime charges are serious. The punishments include long prison sentences, fines, and restitutions. There can also be sentencing enhancements added to the initial charges. It is important to hire an Irvine white collar crime defense attorney to help you defend your charge.

How can a Newport Beach Theft crime defense attorney or an Irvine criminal defense lawyer help you defend your white collar crime charge in Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Pasadena and other cities in California?

Simple. With our knowledge base and expertise, we can ensure that your legal matter will be properly defended at the highest level. At the Law Office of Michael Guisti our experienced Santa Ana criminal defense attorney has spent many years defending client's complex and complicated white collar crimes.

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Westminster, Orange County - California Federal crime fraud defense attorney Michael Guisti recently reviewed and commented on a criminal fraud case on the news regarding a Westminster man was arrested and under investigation for insurance fraud.

A Los Angeles Jewelry store owner, Lior Bitton, 36, was arrested last week for falsely filing an insurance claim and insurance fraud according to authorities.

Bitton, owner of Pacific Diamonds and Gems jewelry store in Westminster was robbed of 20 diamonds earlier in January of 2010. Bitton then filed a claim with the insurance company for the stolen diamonds including a 4.21 carat diamond that had been certified by GIA. Upon filing the claim, Bitton received a settlement check from the insurance company for $99,000. Shortly thereafter, Bitton traveled to Israel wherein he met with a diamond wholesaler and provided him with the 4.21 carat diamond that Bitton had reported stolen in January. Shortly later, Bitton was arrested.

According to Michael Guisti, an experienced California Fraud lawyer, the crime of fraud is defined as deceiving another individual or individuals for financial profit.

The Fullerton Insurance Fraud defense lawyer explains that in California, Crimes like insurance fraud is among a group of crimes called white collar crimes. These crimes also include grand theft, Medicare fraud, credit card fraud, and identity theft. Insurance fraud is defined in the California Penal Code section 550(a).

The Newport Beach criminal fraud defense attorney and Irvine white collar crime defense lawyer states that the making of fraudulent claims as knowingly present or cause to be presented any false or fraudulent claim for the payment of a loss or injury, including payment of a loss or injury under a contract of insurance. California White collar crimes like insurance fraud are usually charged as felonies.

Newport Beach insurance fraud defense attorney explains that since white collar crimes are felonies, the punishments can be harsh and if convicted, the consequences can effect a person's life and future. The punishments include long prison sentences, fines, and restitution. It is important to hire an experienced Westminster criminal defense attorney or a skilled Irvine white collar crime defense attorney to help you defend these serious charges.

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At the Law Offices of Michael Guisti we have spent years representing our clients accused of or investigated for criminal fraud charge, grand theft, embezzlement, petty theft, insurance fraud, real estate fraud, medical fraud, health care fraud, credit card fraud in Orange County, Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, Beverly Hills, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Irvine, Newport Beach and many other Southern California cities.

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Fullerton , Orange County - The Newport Beach criminal defense lawyer Michael Guisti recently read about a murder case on the news regarding a Fullerton man who was charged with murder for the crime happened 10 years ago. The Santa Ana felony crime defense attorney explained that if convicted with murder, the defendant could face a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in state prison.

A 31-year old Fullerton man, Christopher Michael McAmis, is being charged with murdering Lynsie Leigh Ekelund on February 17, 2001 according to the Los Angeles District Attorneys office.

A joint investigation involving the District Attorney's office task force and the Placentia Police department reopened its investigation in 2008 in an effort to focus on catching killers, rapists and sexual offenders. It is alleged that McAmis attempted to rape Ekelund in his Hollywood apartment. Prosecutors further allege that McAmis killed Lynsie Leigh Ekelund and disposed of her body after a night out at a San Diego club.

According to Orange County murder crime defense attorney and California criminal defense lawyer Michael Guisti that the defendant, McAmis, if convicted, may face a minimum sentence of life without the possibility of parole.

The Huntington Beach criminal defense lawyer and the Westminster criminal attorney explained that under California Law, Murder is the unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought. In California, there are two degrees of murder. First degree murder is a second degree murder plus an aggravating factor, therefore it is punished more severely.

California criminal defense attorney and Fullerton criminal lawyer explains that under California Penal Code Section 190 (a), a conviction of first degree murder carries a sentence of imprisonment for a minimum of 25 years to life. If certain conditions are met, one can be sentenced to the death penalty. One of these conditions is murder committed after lying in wait. In addition, using a firearm to commit murder or any other California felony crime can increase the sentence by 3 to 10 years.

Santa Ana murder defense attorney further explains, whether it is first degree murder, second degree murder, attempted murder, three strikes, homicide or manslaughter, murder is the most serious of all crimes committed, and severely punishes those who violate or break the law. A conviction can and will destroy a person's life. It is imperative for an individual facing a murder charge to retain a highly qualified California murder defense attorney or Orange County felony crime defense lawyer who also has experience in high profile cases as quickly as possible.

At the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, we have highly experienced attorneys to help reach the best result possible. Our top Orange County criminal defense lawyers will inform you of your rights throughout the pre-trial process, explain the elements that the prosecutor needs to prove for a conviction, familiarize you with all possible defenses you can assert, and defend you in court.

Our law firm also represent clients in all types of other related criminal charges such as appeals, domestic violence, assault and battery, murder, attempted murder, hit and run, DUI, drug crimes, white collar crimes, embezzlement, fraud, professional licensing defense, abuse, sex crime, appeals appeals, and habeas corpus.

Our Newport Beach felony defense attorney and Santa Ana felony defense attorneys have successfully defended clients in Orange County, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Santa Ana, Westminster, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Costa Mesa, Tustin, Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino.

Whether you have been wrongfully accused of a crime or want to avoid a difficult or unjust sentence, we are available day or night to come to your defense. From misdemeanors to serious felony crimes, the law offices of Michael L. Guisti has the experience and firepower to fight any criminal charges you may face.

Committing murder is a serious charge that has grave consequences. If you or someone you love has been arrested or charged with a felony in Orange County, Los angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside or San Diego like murder in the above story, call us today at our toll-free number at (888) 478-8999 for a free no-obligation consultation with our skilled Orange County criminal defense attorneys. You'll be glad you did.