White Collar Crimes

At the Brennan Defense, I have extensive experience defending individuals and businesses accused of committing white collar crimes including fraud, insurance fraud, workers' compensation fraud, and embezzlement throughout Sacramento, California. White collar crimes often involve one or more state or federal agencies, such as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), the California State Attorney General, the California Department of Insurance Fraud Division, and the local district attorney.

Fraud

In general, fraud encompasses any type of crime where a person or business intentionally deceives another person or business with the goal of obtaining personal gain, usually financial gain. Fraud includes any type of insurance, securities, or business fraud.

Insurance Fraud

Insurance fraud includes falsifying statements in order to collect payments you would not otherwise be entitled to receive. Insurance fraud can be committed under any type of insurance policy, including automobile, homeowner's, fire, and health insurance. Workers' Compensation fraud is a particular type of insurance fraud that law enforcement has begun increasingly investigating in recent years. In California, Workers' Compensation fraud is a felony and carries serious punishments.

Securities Fraud

Securities fraud crimes typically involve federal laws and include charges of false and deceptive practices related to the buying and selling of stocks and commodities. This encompasses Ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes, broker embezzlement, and insider trading.

Business Fraud

Business fraud covers a wide array of crimes, including using accounting techniques or falsifying records to mislead investors and auditors about the true financial condition of the business, self-dealing, using corporate assets for personal gain, and backdating stock options.

Embezzlement

California law defines embezzlement as a type of theft that involves "the fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom it has been entrusted." These charges typically arise when employees have been accused of stealing from their employers.

Seek Experienced Defense Counsel

White collar crime cases are often complex and typically involve multiple state and federal laws. As a result, the punishments are often severe, and with so much at stake it is important to be represented by a Sacramento criminal lawyer with significant experience defending these crimes. I understand these complex charges and know how to achieve a successful outcome. To schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case with me, contact Brennan Defense today.