Charity fraud doesn’t just hurt those who were swindled out of their donations. Its effects aren’t even limited to those who the alleged charity was raising funds for who will never actually see any of the donations. Charity fraud also makes it so people become less inclined to donate to charity for fear their donations […]
Is Being a Bad Date a Crime? If it Involves Fraud, Maybe
We’ve all been on bad dates at one point or another and many of us have even walked out on the date without saying goodbye. Is that illegal? Not normally, but if you set up dates specifically to get someone to buy you expensive meals and then leave before the check comes every time, Oceanside […]
Embezzlement Charges Always Require the Expertise of a Del Mar Criminal Lawyer
Without question, anyone accused of embezzlement needs the assistance of a top Del Mar criminal lawyer. These cases are incredibly complex and any small mistake could impact your outcome later on. In fact, in San Diego, the police and District Attorney both have special departments focused on investigating white collar crimes like embezzlement. Federal investigators also […]
Welfare Fraud Defense Attorney in Vista
Welfare fraud is a hot button political topic though lawmakers and researchers can’t agree on how widespread the problem actually is. While some people claim a quarter of all benefit funds are lost to fraud, others say it’s closer to 1% and that the number has never been lower. Regardless, everyone can agree that it […]
Fighting Car Insurance Fraud Charges in San Diego
Almost everyone in San Diego has a car, which means that car accidents are an unfortunate daily occurrence in our county. Unfortunately, some accidents don’t actually occur “on accident” and when that happens, auto insurance fraud has occurred. Auto insurance fraud is so common here in California, that the California Department of Insurance has a […]
Woman Who Faked Cancer Charged With Fraud
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
