Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Laguna Beach, Orange County - A Laguna Beach woman has been indicted on federal wire fraud charges after allegedly defrauding an investor of $2 million.

The suspect, Hui Wang, agreed to be a financial broker for an investor in Oregon, and per terms of the agreement Wang ask the investor to send her $2 million to show potential venture capital lenders the victim's company was solvent, according to federal court documents.

Wang, according to court documents, reportedly took the money for herself and bought homes in Huntington Beach and around Orange County.

Wire fraud is a very serious charge and anytime you're facing any federal criminal charge you need to understand the federal government already has a "leg-up" on you, explains Santa Ana federal crimes attorney Michael L. Guisti.

Wire fraud is a federal crime under 18 U.S.C. § 1343, which is, "a scheme to deprive of property through use of an interstate telephone calls or electronic communication including the internet, wire transfers, and even the use of television and radio."

The $2 million in question was wired from Oregon to Orange County, according to the court report.

It's very important to understand, stresses Guisti, that wire fraud charges could be brought on even if you used simple communication devices like text messaging to allegedly commit wire fraud.

If you should be facing wire fraud charges it's very important to understand, says Guisti, that it doesn't matter if the alleged scheme actually succeeded in defrauding anyone, or that the use of interstate wire communications facilities was intended as the specific or exclusive means of accomplishing the alleged fraud, which is why you need a Southern California federal crimes attorney.

Another reason you need to retain a lawyer right away, explains Guisti, the federal government won't bother with small cases, but you've been arrested for wire fraud that means the federal government, and agencies like the FBI, has spent time and money investigating you, and they believe they'll convict you, otherwise they wouldn't waste their time, explains Guisti.

Being charged with wire fraud or any federal crime is an extraordinarily serious charge with the odds already stacked against you, and federal courts are very different from county courts, which is why you need to contact the Orange County federal crimes attorney experts at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti.

For over a decade our federal attorneys have successfully defended our clients in the federal courts of Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego.

For your own piece of mind call us now at 888-478-8999.

Newport Beach, Orange County - A Huntington Beach woman is under arrest after allegedly forging checks from her Newport Beach employer.

Police say the woman, who was a manager at a law firm, forged checks and changed the face-value of the checks.

Investigators say the suspect allegedly embezzled over $15,000 in forged checks.

Embezzlement used to be a crime in and of itself, but, as Newport Beach criminal attorney Michael L. Guisti explains, embezzlement is now covered under California's theft laws.

Theft crimes and forgery may not be this suspects only problem, because, says Guisti, depending on what investigators find she could face possible federal bank fraud charges.

People don't think of forgery as being a serious crime, and in fact a lot people think of it as nothing to worry about, but if convicted of forgery you could go to prison, according to Guisti.

The suspect will face grand theft charges for embezzlement, according to Guisti.

The big thing here, explains Guisti, is if the district attorney will charge the suspect on each separate count the suspect allegedly forged the checks, or make it into one charge for grand theft and one charge for embezzlement.

As for the federal charge, Guisti explains, under bank fraud it's a federal crime to cash stolen checks, and if convicted could result in federal prison time.

Now for a case to go to federal court it typically has to be in the best interest of the feds to prosecute the case, which is to say the feds want a to try a case they think they'll likely get a conviction out of, according to Guisti.

Embezzlement and forgery are taken quite seriously, and if you're being accused of such crimes you must contact our Orange County white-collar crimes attorney experts right now at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti at 888-478-8999.

We have over a decade of successfully winning cases for our corporate clients in Irvine, Newport Beach, Fullerton and Los Angeles in the courts of Southern California, which is why you must give us a call.

Understand, from the moment you first meet us our goal is to win your case, and we never settle for nothing less.

Westminster, Orange County - A Garden Grove man was sentenced to two years in prison for defrauding Orange County agencies out of more than $140,000 in public assistance benefits by lying and failing to report assets on aid applications for eight years, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.

Hai Dien Luu, 49, of Garden Grove, pleaded guilty to the court Wednesday to one felony count of perjury, 11 felony counts of grand theft, and a sentencing enhancement for excessive taking over $100,000, according to the DA.

Westminster criminal attorney Michael L. Guisti explains in cases of welfare fraud perjury and theft charges are quite common, but in a lot of welfare fraud cases they're situations where somebody accidentally entered wrong information or simply forgot to update their information with the agency, and what is a legitimate mistake turns into a big, legal nightmare.

The crime of perjury under Penal Code 118 is, in this case, when you knowingly and willfully entered information on a public assistance form to obtain benefits like welfare, food stamps or Medi-Cal, says Guisti.

Despite what may seem like the simply nature of perjury it's a very serious charge that is always charged as a felony, according to Guisti.

For prosecutors to prove you committed this crime they need to show the judge and jury that you knowingly and willfully entered the false information, and if they cannot show that then you must be found not guilty or have your charges dismissed, says Guisti.

The reason for the multiple grand theft charges is likely in relation to how many forms and claims were filled out and approved for public assistance, according to Guisti.

Prison time is always very serious, but where the judge and prosecutors really like to hit you at if convicted is with restitution, says Guisti.

Just because you're being accused of welfare fraud doesn't automatically make you guilty of that crime, because you may have accidentally given wrong information, or just not fully understood the question, and this is why you must call our Orange County fraud attorney experts at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti at 888-478-8999.

We have over a decade of successfully defending our clients against all different type of fraud charges. because our goal is to win your case so you can go on with your life.

Santa Ana, Orange County - A La Habra woman was sentenced in Santa Ana on Wednesday to three years, four months in prison for embezzling $284,000 from the La Habra Fence Co. over more than five years, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.

Veronica Martinez, 55, who worked as an office manager for the fence company, was also ordered to pay more than $290,000 in restitution and a $568,000 fine.

Martinez had access to company cash and all financial bookkeeping records.

Santa Ana criminal attorney Michael L. Guisti explains that the crime of embezzlement used to be a crime in and of itself, but it's now covered under California's theft laws.

Given the amount embezzled from the office this was obviously charged as grand theft, says Guisti.

The suspect also plead guilty to 51 felony counts of forgery, and, according to Guisti, forgery is when you defraud a person or business out of, money, interest in property and/or other legal rights.

In some situations multiple forgery counts can be charged either as a single charge or multiple charges, says Guisti, and if you're facing such charges this is why it's important to contact a professional attorney who can work to reduce these charges.

For the prosecution to prove you committed forgery they must show that you knowingly altered and/or created a written document and you did it with the intent to defraud the person or business, according to Guisti.

It is very important to note that all that matters for the Orange County District Attorney is that you had the INTENT to commit forgery, regardless if you didn't carry out the act or even paid the person/business back, says Guisti.

Forgery can be charged either as a misdemeanor or felony, and that mostly depends on the values of goods and the extent of the crime, along with your criminal history, says Guisti.

Embezzlement and forgery are charges that can send you to prison and ruin your reputation, which is why it is very important to contact the Orange County white collar crime attorney experts at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti at 888-478-8999.

We have over a decade of successfully winning cases for our clients accused of white collar crimes, because our goal is to win your case and protect your reputation.

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.

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.

Irvine, Orange County - An Irvine area woman has been arrested on embezzlement, grand theft and forgery charges after allegedly stealing more than $100,000 from her employer.

The woman, 45-year-old Deborah Lynn Kessler, was a dental office manager for an Irvine dentist and investigators believe over the course of three years she signed insurance payments to pay for RVs, boats and vacations. The Orange County Sheriff's Department tells reporters a number of checks made from insurance companies like Aetna and Delta Dental were discovered missing during an audit and sheriff investigators believe Kessler changed the checks, endorsed them, and handed them over to her own accounts.

Irvine embezzlement attorney Michael L. Guisti explains that embezzlement is when you unlawfully take something that was entrusted to you, and in this case insurance checks for thousands of dollars were entrusted to the suspect to put into the proper bank account, which Kessler allegedly didn't do and instead allegedly signing the checks over to herself.

Now, Irvine Attorney Guisti explains, embezzlement is no longer a crime in and of itself, but now it falls under theft crimes, which is why the suspect is being charged with grand theft and forgery.

Irvine white collar criminal lawyer Guisti explains the grand theft is taking one's property that is value over $950 and can be charged either as a felony or misdemeanor, but given the amount allegedly taken this will likely be tried as a felony.

Depending how often the suspect allegedly signed over the checks, according to Guisti, the Orange County District Attorney could try to charge each of those deposits as separate grand theft cases rather than consolidate them into one case. This is why, Guisti stresses, it's always important to have an attorney who can work something out with the DA, otherwise this could result in several years in jail.

Since the alleged stolen checks amount over $65,000 the suspect could face an additional and consecutive state prison sentence of one year, according to Guisti.

As to the charge of forgery, Irvine criminal defense attorney Guisti explains that when you knowingly alter a written document intending to commit a fraud, which could be charged either as a felony or misdemeanor.

Irvine embezzlement Guisti stresses the importance of hiring a professional criminal defense lawyer in a situation like this, because without a lawyer by your side you could end up in prison for many years.

If you or somebody you know are facing similar charges call the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti right now at 714-530-9690 and let us take care of it.

Buena Park, Orange County - Four Buena Park city employees were put on paid suspended leave this past week as authorities investigate if they were involved in the theft of city money, according to Deputy City Manager Jim Vanderpool.

Vanderpool wouldn't comment to local media on how much money was stolen, how the employees had access to the money or how this came to the city's attention, but did say another person who used to work for the city earlier this year is also under investigation.

Buena Park Police say no arrests have been made and they're being assisted by the Orange County District Attorney's office in gathering evidence and questioning suspects.

Irvine criminal defense attorney Michael L. Guisti says if it turns out there is enough evidence linking the stolen money to the four city employees and former city employee they'll likely face embezzlement charges.

To prove embezzlement, according to Guisti, the Orange County District Attorney must prove three things, that they had a relationship of trust with the victim (in this case the city), that, pursuant to that relationship, they were entrusted with certain property, and that they specifically intended to deprive the victim of that property by fraudulently taking it as their own.

As Irvine Theft crime attorney Guisti goes on to say, in California embezzlement used to be a charge in of itself under Penal Code (PC) 503, however it has since fallen under the umbrella of PC 484 theft and the severity of the charge is going to depend whether the money they allegedly embezzled less than $950, or more than $950.

As one Fullerton criminal defense attorney explains, if these employees embezzled less than $950 they'll face PC 488 petty theft charges, and anything over $950 is a PC 487 grand theft charge.

Orange County defense attorney Michael L. Guisti says grand theft is a "wobbler," which means it can be filed either as a misdemeanor or felony depending on the facts of the case while petty theft is a misdemeanor.

One expert Newport Beach embezzlement defense attorney explains if one or more of the employees are convicted of misdemeanor grand theft they face up to one year in Orange County jail and a maximum $1,000 fine, and if any one of them is convicted of embezzlement as a felony they face an Orange County sentence of 16 months, or two to three years in a California State Prison, and a $10,000 maximum fine.

Should the city employees be convicted of petty theft embezzlement they face up to six months in Orange County jail and a maximum $1,000 fine.

If the city employees embezzled more than $65,000 they face an additional and consecutive one-year California State Prison sentence, according to attorney Guisti.

With these serious charges in mind it's important the employees under investigation contact an Orange County criminal defense lawyer right away to ensure their rights and protect their reputation.

If you're facing embezzlement charges call the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti right away at 714-530-9690.

The Orange County Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti can help you to deal with these charges because our legal experts know the Orange County court system.

We'll handle your case in the best possible ways to reduce your criminal charges or even sometimes to dismiss your case. We will guide you through the legal process, represent you in and out of court, give you all best possible solutions for your case and will do everything possible to make this complicated time much easier for you.

Please, don't go at this alone. Give us a call so we can give you expert legal advice you deserve.

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.

Santa Ana, Orange County - Angel Duarte Cerna, 38 year old Santa Ana man, was convicted of first degree murder earlier this month by a Orange County jury. Cerna suffocated and killed his then-new wife of 7 months then dumped her body off the 91-freeway in Los Angeles county. The murder took place in November 2006 according to records. Cerna faces up to 25 years in prison once sentenced.

The Santa Ana criminal defense lawyer and the Anaheim 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 who has experience in high profile cases.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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