Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Los Angeles - This week the high-profile trial of Michael Jackson's personal physician Conrad Murray began at the Criminal Courts Building in Los Angeles where prosecutors allege Murray gave the King of Pop an overdose of Propofol that led to his death.

Murray is being charged with involuntary manslaughter as the L.A. District Attorney alleges criminal negligence on Murray's part since he administered such a large dose of the anesthetic as a sleep aid rather than its intended use where small amounts are used to help put people "under" for surgery.

Irvine criminal attorney Michael L. Guisti explains that criminal negligence in involuntary manslaughter means that the death was not the result of inattention or a downright mistake, but it was a reasonably foreseeable consequence.

In this case, the prosecution alleges, Murray knew or should have reasonably known, being a medical doctor, giving Jackson so much Propofol would result in dire consequences, says Guisti.

Under Penal Code 192 involuntary manslaughter is a felony and if convicted Murray could face up to four year in state prison and lose his medical license.

Even if Murray isn't found guilty it's possible he could still face issues retaining his professional license, says Guisti.

If you're facing involuntary manslaughter charges call the Orange County manslaughter attorney specialists at the Law Office of Michael L. Guisti at 888-478-8999 so you can have the best defense available with the best outcome possible.

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.

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.

Our California criminal lawyers have represented clients all over Southern California; 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, I 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 as in 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.

Orange County, California - Orange County Fraud defense attorney Michael Guisti has recently reviewed a case regarding Orange County insurance fraud. In an interview, the Irvine insurance fraud defense attorney and Newport beach criminal attorney discussed about the California law in fraud, medical fraud, medicare fraud and insurance fraud.

In the case,12 individuals including chiropractors, doctors and staff members were arrested in Orange County and will be charged for insurance fraud over-billing scheme. The arrests were made as a result of a sting operation which targeted illegal patient referral by the local Orange county doctors, chiropractors and attorneys.

The Santa Ana white collar defense attorney explains that committing insurance or business fraud is a white collar crime which can have grave consequences and the charges are serious. It could mean they would serve time in prison, be placed on probation, serve and perform hundreds upon hundreds of hours of community service, pay restitution, and/or surrender or forfeit their medical license. Lastly, this act may cause the professional practitioners to close and no longer operate their business.

The Irvine professional license defense attorney further 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.

The Newport Beach Theft crime defense lawyer also states that insurance fraud is defined in the California Penal Code section 550(a).

Irvine criminal attorney 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.

Santa Ana insurance fraud defense attorney states 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, among others as noted above. 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.

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

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

If you or someone you know is facing a white collar crime charge like insurance fraud or grand theft or is facing a felony or misdemeanor charge like assault, battery, domestic violence, theft crimes, murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, or a drug charge contact our skilled Orange County criminal defense attorney today. Call our Orange County Theft crime defense attorney or Irvine criminal defense attorney at (714) 530-9690 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did!

ewport Coast , Orange County - Last week, Dr. Nazar Al Bussam, 71, of Newport Coast was charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. Dr. Bussam along with his employees. Rosemary Mendoza, 75, and James Park, 72, were all charged for the same offense.

Drug Enforcement Administration agents conducted a 2-year investigation into Dr. Bussam's practice and were contacted by several pharmacies informing them of his prescribing activity. Authorities indicate that Bussam wrote nearly 60,000 prescriptions that were used to obtain narcotics including OxyContin, Percocet, Percodan, Dilaudid, Vicodin, Norco , Lortab, Xanax, Suboxone, Subutex and Soma.

Doctors are prohibited from writing prescriptions without a legitimate medical purpose.
The idea is that physicians should not act like drug dealers and "divert" controlled substances to illegitimate uses. Law enforcement can come down hard in these cases. The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office recently convicted a doctor who was among the largest prescriber of certain medications in the country.

California Health & Safety Code Section 11153 hs talks about this issue. According to the statute, a doctor cannot issue a prescription 1) outside the usual course of the doctor's practice; 2) for a medical purpose that is not legitimate; and, 3) including to an addict outside of professional treatment.

Bassam and his employees can face up to 20 years in federal prison for committing these crimes. Additionally, Bassam may be placed on probation, serve and perform hundreds upon hundreds of hours of community service, pay restitution in the thousands to several health care insurance programs, and/or Bassam may have to surrender or forfeit his medical license as well as his DEA registration number, which allows him to issue prescriptions for controlled substances.

Bassam may have to close his office and no longer operate his business in Downey and Los Angeles county.

If you are a licensed doctor and being investigated by the medical board or by the DEA, you need a vigilant and aggressive attorney to tell you your rights and defend them appropriately.

If you're charged with a California felony, you need to consult with an experienced Orange County Criminal defense attorney immediately. A highly qualified attorney can help you avoid jail, minimize the penalties and achieve a favorable outcome in your case.

How can an experienced Orange County Criminal attorney can help you in White collar crime, fraud and professional license defense in Southern California ?

At Law Offices of Michael Guisti, Mr. Guisti is a renowned white collar criminal defense attorney who provide highly skilled defense representation to people who are charged with white collar crime or fraud or need professional license defense.

Our criminal defense attorneys have the knowledge and resources in both state and federal cases. Our Orange County criminal attorney and Los Angeles White Collar Crimes attorney have solid experiences defend successfully in the white collar crimes and professionals licensing defense for corporate executives, entrepreneurs,CPAs, CEOs, CFOs, doctors, lawyers and many people who have been arrested or under the state and federal criminal investigations.

If you or someone you love have been charged with white collar crime, fraud or felony grand theft, contact our vigilant and aggressive Orange County criminal defense attorney at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti immediately to protect your rights at 714-530-9690 or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.

Rowland Heights, Los Angeles - Earlier this month, authorities raided a doctor's office in Rowland Heights for improperly prescribing prescription drugs without properly assessing the patients needs. Unfortunately, Dr. Lisa Tseng's practice has been linked to several patient overdoses and suicide deaths in recent years.

Tseng whose fullname is Hsiu-Ying Tseng, 40, Doctor of Osteopathy, has not been charged with a crime and continues to practice medicine and prescribe medication. However, she and her practice are under investigation for allegedly prescribing narcotics including oxycodone without properly evaluating her patients needs.

The raid was part of a countywide task-force in an effort to pursue doctors who allegedly prescribe legal prescriptions in an illegal manner.

Now, if the local authorities and the Drug Enforcement Agency were to file charges against Dr. Tseng, having a felony on her record would have grave consequences and the charges would be serious.

Dr. Tseng may be charged and sentenced prison, placed on probation, serve and perform hundreds upon hundreds of hours of community service, pay restitution in the thousands to several health care insurance programs, and/or Dr. Tseng may have to surrender or forfeit her medical license as well as her DEA registration number, which allows her to issue prescriptions for controlled substances.

Ultimately, Dr. Tseng may have to close her office and no longer operate her business. In this story, these charges were not made against Dr. Tseng; however, in light of the investigation, there is potential.

If you are a licensed doctor and being investigated by the medical board or by the DEA, you need a vigilant and aggressive attorney to tell you your rights and defend them appropriately.

If you're charged with a California felony, you need to consult with an experienced Orange County Criminal defense attorney or Southern California Theft crime defense lawyer immediately. A highly qualified attorney can help you avoid jail, minimize the penalties and achieve favorable outcome of your case.

How an experienced Orange County Criminal attorney can help you in White collar crime, fraud and professional license defense in Southern California ?

At Law Offices of Michael Guisti, Mr. Guisti is a renowned white collar criminal defense attorney who provide highly skilled defense representation to people who are charged with white collar crime or fraud or need professional license defense.

Our criminal defense attorneys have the knowledge and resources in both state and federal cases. Our Orange County criminal attorney and Los Angeles White Collar Crimes attorney have solid experiences defend successfully in the white collar crimes and professionals licensing defense for corporate executives, entrepreneurs,CPAs, CEOs, CFOs, doctors, lawyers and many people who have been arrested or under the state and federal criminal investigations.

If you or someone you love have been charged with white collar crime, fraud or felony grand theft, contact our vigilant and aggressive Orange County criminal defense attorney at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti immediately to protect your rights at 714-530-9690 or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.

Santa Ana, Orange County - Santa Ana plastic surgeon Mark Knight could lose his professional license. Knight was recently caught having sex with one of his patients. Knight was seeing a female patient that had come to him for a tummy tuck. It is alleged that her husband and children were waiting in their car. After waiting a long time in the car, the husband took the children in the office to use the restroom. The husband then heard noises coming from the exam room. It is alleged that this is when the husband saw his wife having sex with him. There was a second incident with Knight and a patient where it is alleged that Knight kissed one of his patients' without her consent.

The California Medical Board takes it very seriously when a doctor that is licensed by them is caught having a sexual relationship with one of their patients. The law that governs sexual misconduct with a patient can be found in the California Business and Professions Code 726. It states the commission of any act of sexual abuse, misconduct, or relations with a patient, client, or customer constitute unprofessional conduct and grounds for disciplinary action for any person licensed under this division. In a situation like this, the California Medical Board can revoke the license of a medical practitioner.

Having your professional license taken away can change a person whole life. This means that they will no longer be able to work in their previous field. This means that they would have to change jobs, and there would be a loss of wages. If you or someone you know is about to lose their professional, they need to hire an experienced Newport Beach professional license defense attorney or a Newport Beach criminal attorney immediately.

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Laguna Beach- Orange County acupuncturist William Goit is being charged with sexual battery. It is alleged that while he was treating his patient he mad inappropriate comments to her. He made a comment about her appearance, and started to give her a message. He told his female patient to turn around. It is alleged that after he had asked her to turn around he pulled down her pants. The victim immediately went to the police. He is being charged with misdemeanor sexual battery.

In California, there are a series of codes that define sexual battery. Each code describes what needs to have happened for there to have been a sexual battery ad what the punishments are. Depending on the facts of the case the punishment will change. In the case mention above, this type of sexual battery can be defined in the California Penal code section 243.4(e) (1). Sexual battery has occurred when any person who touches an intimate part of another person, if the touching is against the will of the person touched, and is for the specific purpose of sexual arousal, sexual gratification, or sexual abuse, is guilty of misdemeanor sexual battery. The punishments can be affine fine of up to $2,000 and a jail sentence for up to six months. In the case above the defendant is an acupuncturist. Having a sexual battery charge on his record can be very serious. Since a license is needed to practice acupuncture. He is in danger of losing his professional license.

Sexual Battery is a very serious offense in California. It can change a persons whole life especially if the person is a license profession like a doctor, acupuncturist etc. It is important to retain a Newport Beach sexual battery defense attorney to help you defend you in your case.

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Orange County - Dr. Steven Kooshian was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for not giving his patients the correct dosage of their medication. Kooshian is a well know AIDs doctor in Orange County and runs many clinics. He pled guilty to two counts of health care fraud and two counts of making false statements relating to health-care matters. Kooshian would purposely prescribe or administer a lower dosage of the patients AIDs medication.

Kooshian's assistant Virgil Opinion, was the person that had started this investigation. He had been Kooshian'd assistant for more that 10 years. He terminated his employment with the doctor and then went to the press with the information. He told the police that his conscience had been killing him. He pled guilty to being an accessory to the crime and will serve three years probation and is ordered to pay restitution jointly with Kooshain.

According to Orange County criminal attorney and professional license defense attorney, Los Angeles Medical fraud defense attorney, Michael Guisti, that under the California Insurance Code Section 1871.4 and California Penal Code Section 550, a person who is charged with healthcare fraud in a situation when he / she makes a false statement to obtain or deny insurance benefits while claiming for insurance. the person could also be charged with penal code section 118 together as the insurance claim is based on false statement.

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Santa Ana, Orange County - A Costa Mesa dentist that killed three patients in his dental chair wants to be paroled. Protopappas is currently serving for three counts of second-degree murder. His patients died while sitting in his dentist chair after receiving an overdose of anesthesia. Protopappas in past years stated that he was not responsible for the death of the three victims. The Board of Prison Terms claims that Protopappas does not demonstrate an understanding of what he had done, and is therefore in ineligible for parole. However, Protopappas says that he understands what he has done and is no longer a danger.

A Santa Ana criminal attorney is filing an appeal in Orange County court system stating that the parole board has violated Protopappas's due proves rights. His Orange County criminal defense attorney says that the parole was wrong in using Protopappas insight in to the murders as a gauge for parole and that he knows has remorse. He also claims that he can no longer be a danger because he will no longer be a dentist.

Under California Law, Second -degree murder can be defined in California Penal Code 187 as the unlawful killing of a human being, or a fetus, with malice aforethought. Murder is considered as one of the most serious crimes among all crimes. In California the punishment for murder is very harsh. If found guilty of murder, you could face life in prison with out parole. Orange County criminal defense attorney Michael Guisti has noted in this case that a professional, such as a doctor, a physician, a surgeon, a therapist or any medical health care professional, who is convicted of murder, first degree murder, second degree murder, attempted murder, could you get life in prison, and the defendant could also lose his professional license. If you or someone you know is facing murder charges or under investigation for murder, it is imperative to retain an experienced Southern California criminal lawyer immediately to protect your rights.

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Los Angeles - Recently, a Los Angeles golf course operated by the Veterans Affairs Medical Center was shut down due to financial improprieties. Two employees Christopher Spelio and Brian Clark were charged with embezzlement. The two had been undercounting green fees and concessionaire profits and pocketing thousands of dollars.

The pair was caught after local police had place surveillance equipment in the course's club house. The police had been tipped of by some employees that had been suspecting Spelio and Clark of stealing. Police found that the stealing had been going on for six years. They have estimated that the amount that has been embezzled amounts to $180,000.Other employees think it could be as much as $200,000

The two men entered in misdemeanor guilty pleas in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Orange County Theft Crimes attorney and Los Angeles white collar crime attorney, Michael Guisti predicts that these men might also charged with other theft crimes such as grand theft and money laundering

Embezzlement is considered a "White Collar" crime. This type of crime is also referred to as employee crime. Under the California Penal Code 186.11(a) embezzlement consist of a pattern of related felony conduct and the pattern of related felony conduct involves the taking, or result in the loss by another or entity of, more than $100,000 a person that is facing such a charge would need a good Orange County Criminal attorney. If you are facing these charges you could face upon conviction you could be facing imprisonment in federal prison.

There are a wide variety of theft crimes such as grand theft, petty theft, grand theft, petty theft, embezzlement, forgery, shoplifting, medical fraud, insurance fraud, band fraud, credit card fraud, identity theft, auto theft. Under California law if you are charged with a theft crime it can be very serious. Penalties for being charged with a theft crime are prison time, large fines, restitution, probation and parole. Theft crime penalties depend upon the seriousness of the crime and prior criminal records. It could also mean the loss of your professional license.

It is critical that if you are charged with theft crime that you retain a criminal defense attorney that has experience in this area of the law. If you or someone you know has been arrested or charged with a theft crime or a white collar crime like embezzlement. Call our skilled Los Angeles Criminal Attorney or Orange County criminal lawyer at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti at 714-530-9690.

NEWPORT BEACH, Orange County - An Ex-CFO of an Irvine based architectural company, was arrested Thursday for grand theft and white collar crime. Salvatory Josef Fulwider, of Yorba Linda, was charged on Thursday with embezzlement for stealing over $1.9 million from the firm's business accounts and the firm owner's personal account from 2003 to 2009. Fulwider is held on $1.3 million bail and will be arraigned on Monday at the Harbor Justice Center in Newport Beach.

According to Orange County Theft Crime attorneys at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, if Fulwider wants to post the bail of $1.3 million, he needs to prove that the fund he will use for bail is from a legal source instead of the illegal source.

After reviewing the case, the Orange County criminal defense attorney and Irvine Theft Crime defense lawyer, Michael Guisti, analyzed that it looks like that the CFO, Fulwider, could be convicted of white collar crime, grand theft, forgery, falsifying records, and also he could get sentencing enhancements for grand theft of over $1.3 million. If this corporate financial executive is convicted, he is most likely to be sentenced to over 40 years in prison.

There are various types of theft crime charges, such as grand theft, petty theft, embezzlement, forgery, shoplifting, medical fraud, insurance fraud, band fraud, credit card fraud, identity theft, auto theft, and money laundering.

Under California criminal law, theft charges are serious crimes and the punishment is very harsh, it includes: prison time, large fines, restitution, probation and parole. Theft crime penalties depend upon the seriousness of the crime and prior criminal records. If you or someone you know has been arrested or investigated for theft crime, embezzlement or white collar crimes, it is critical to retain the services of a criminal defense attorney who has the knowledge and experiences to ensure a successfully defense for your theft crime charges.

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NEWPORT BEACH, Orange County - A Newport Beach woman, Bethany Jane Brady, who was working as an account for a Newport Beach salon for13 years, was charged with grand theft and embezzlement for stealing more than $250,000 from the employer. Brady had been using funds from the salon's account for her personal use for the past three years. Brady was convicted of grand theft, embezzlement and identity theft.
Brady was sentenced to two years in state prison for felony theft crime of embezzling more than $250,000 from the Newport Beach salon. Besides, she also has to pay $250,000 in restitution. She was also facing enhanced sentencing for stealing more than $200,000.

There are various charges involved with theft crimes and white collar crimes, such as grand theft, fraud, embezzlement, insurance fraud, bank fraud, real estate fraud, credit card fraud, forgery, medical fraud, shoplifting and petty theft.

Under California law, embezzlement is defined as illegal transfer of money for personal use. In California, embezzlement is also called employee theft crime. It is a theft crime that committed by employees.

In a case involved someone such as Bethany Brady, who steals money from the employer for the amount over $400, can be charged with a serious Grand Theft and embezzlement. It can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. If the person is charged with felony Grand Theft, the punishment usually includes: state or federal prison, restitution, Fines and more. If you have been charged with white collar crime or embezzlement or grand theft in California, it is important to hire an experienced Los Angeles Theft crime attorney or Orange County white collar crime attorney to protect your rights.

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SANTA ANA, Orange County - A disbarred Orange County attorney and his two business partners in the loan modification business were charged with a felony count of conspiracy for committing fraud, grand theft and felony counts of grand theft by false pretense. Christopher Lee Diener, Stefano Joseph Marrero, and Terrence Green Sr., of Ladera Ranch, were arrested today for the grand theft and white collar crimes in defrauding over 400 homeowners. The business was under the name of Home Relief Services LLC and US Loan Mod Processing and Diener Law Firm. The business provided service to people who need loan modification and facing home foreclosures.

Under California criminal law, white collar crime, grand theft are very serious crimes. Under California Penal Code Section PC 487, Grand theft is defined as the unlawful taking someone else's money or property valued above $400. Theft crimes are serious offenses and it carries severe penalties. It can be charged as misdemeanor or felony, depending on the severity of the case, circumstances of the case and prior criminal records.
And the punishment for the felony white collar crimes are severe. If convicted, they could be sentenced to 70 years in prison. They could also face sentencing enhancements for white-collar crime and excessive taking.

If you're charged with a California felony theft crime, you need to consult wit an experienced Orange County Criminal defense attorney or Southern California Theft crime defense lawyer immediately. A highly qualified attorney can help you avoid jail, minimize the penalties and achieve favorable outcome of your case.

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Newport Beach, Orange County - A Newport Beach woman has been arrested for mortgage fraud, real estate fraud and bank fraud. Mailan Tran, of Newport Coast, was charged with felony grand theft and conspiracy to commit grand theft with sentencing enhancements of causing banks lose more than $2.5 million. If convicted of all charges, she will be facing 14 years and eight months in prison.

From 2005 and 2007, Tran teamed up with other people took several loans from different banks for their homes through Tran's mortgage company Money Lending One in Westminster. They had mortgage on the house already, but they took out seperate loans from another bank.

Under California criminal law, fraud is a white collar crime. Fraud defines as a person or an organization deliberately misrepresents themselves in order to obtain some financial gain. California fraud charge is a serious crime, and the punishment is severe, it includes jail or prison time, substantial fines. If you have been investigated or arrested for fraud, you need to hire an experienced California fraud defense attorney to defend you.

The skilled fraud defense attorneys at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti have decade of experience in both state and federal court defending clients for their felony fraud charges throughout Southern California, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino and Riverside. Our criminal defense attorneys will work tirelessly to defend you and make sure that your rights are protected.

At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our Southern California criminal defense lawyers and Orange County fraud defense attorneys have represented clients charged with bank fraud, healthcare fraud, medical fraud, insurance fraud, credit card fraud, identity fraud, internet fraud, and many other types of fraud.

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