Go Fund Me and other online crowdfunding services have provided those in need of help with an amazing way to raise money and awareness like never before. Unfortunately, these sites have also made it easier than ever to defraud people who want to help. In one notable recent case, a woman has even been charged […]
Could Your Medical Device Testify Against You in Court?
You have the right to remain silent in court, but is it possible for things inside your own body to serve as evidence against you? A court in Ohio recently ruled that medical devices such as pacemakers can be used against you in court. Needless to say, defense lawyers in San Diego and the rest […]
Arizona’s Famous Sheriff Joe Arpaio Was Convicted for Contempt of Court
It’s always important to remember that no man is above the law -even those who enforce it like Arizona’s famous former sheriff Joe Arpaio, who was recently convicted for criminal contempt of court. Here’s what you should know according to a top Fallbrook defense attorney. First, it’s important to recognize that while you hear the […]
The Largest Healthcare Fraud Operation in History
Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently announced the successful completion of one of the largest healthcare fraud roundups in history -leaving over 400 people in handcuffs for over $1.3 billion in fraudulent health charges. While operations this size are rare, medical billing fraud is one of the most common forms of fraud in San Diego and […]
The Head Organizer of the Disastrous Frye Festival Is Being Charged With Wire Fraud
A post shared by Josh Lounsberry (@joshlounsberry) on Apr 28, 2017 at 11:29am PDT There are plenty of excuses for an event to not live up to the marketing, but while “the world’s best barbeque festival” might end up just being a mediocre gathering of grilling fans, asking people to pay $12,000 for an all-inclusive, […]
Prosecutor Goes to Jail for Withholding Evidence and Convicting an Innocent Person
Prosecutors often have to take cases without absolute certainty that the defendant was the person that committed the crime. Their job is just to use the available evidence to make a case for the state that the person being charged is the person responsible. Ultimately, the jury, with a little guidance from the judge is […]
Accessing a Computer Without Permission is a Crime in California
Sure, people do it all the time in TV shows, but if you log in to someone’s computer,computer data or computer network without permission, you’re committing a crime in California. And it doesn’t matter if you were actually try to defraud someone or otherwise commit a crime. Fortunately, you can fight this crime. If you have […]
Service Animal Fraud is an Increasingly Common Crime in California
Thanks to the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons with service animals can bring their companion animals wherever they go, including restaurants, grocery stores and other places where animals are otherwise prohibited due to health code laws. But some people falsely claim their pet is a service animal in order to take the animal wherever they […]
When Count Olaf Does Go to Prison, It Will Be for a Long Time
Fans of Lemony Snicket have long known shuddered at the atrocities committed by Count Olaf, but thanks to Netflix, now even more people know just how evil the frequent not-so-legal guardian of the Baudelaire children really is. While readers and viewers know they should have heeded warnings to “look away,” the tragic tale is now […]
What Happens When Someone is Found Guilty of Tampering With Evidence
In order to be used in a trial against a suspect, physical evidence collected by police has to follow a rigorous chain of command through the hands of police and professionals trained to properly handle such important items. This evidence can be the difference between a full acquittal and a guilty verdict, which is why […]
