It’s common knowledge that when someone gets a lot of cash from illegal activities, they may need to launder the money in order to make it appear legitimate before they deposit it in the bank or spend it. That being said, San Diego criminal defense lawyer Peter Liss says most people don’t really understand this […]
Fraud With Good Intentions is Still Fraud -San Diego Defense Lawyers
When you hear the word fraud, you probably imagine a con artist telling lies to benefit himself in some way. On the other hand, if you hear about a superintendent of schools taking a sick, impoverished student to the doctor under her son’s name in order to help him get antibiotics, you might think she […]
Pyramid, Ponzi and Endless Chain Schemes in California
Most people are only aware of a few types of fraud, the classic lying con man, the use of identity theft to get something, and use of a pyramid or Ponzi scheme to convince people to willingly give up their money because they believe they’ll get more money in return. That being said, while most […]
Charity Fraud Prosecutions Are Increasingly Common in San Diego
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. Fundraising scams 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 and Employee Theft Charges Always Require a Top Lawyer
Many people who are accused of employee theft don’t even know what embezzle means. While the most basic definition of this crime involves taking money or property from someone who entrusted you to care for it, the law and the prosecution of these cases are incredibly complex and any small mistake could impact your outcome […]
SNAP, Medi-Cal and WIC Fraud in San Diego: Welfare Fraud Lawyer
Welfare benefits fraud is a hot button political topic, with lawmakers and researchers disagreeing 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. This crime is so common in our state, that the California Department of Insurance has a whole […]
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 […]
