An employee of a charity that helps disabled people was recently accused of embezzlement. Among the charges he now faces are 35 counts of elder theft. What does it mean to perpetrate elder theft? California Penal Code 368 covers different types of abuse against adults who are classified as dependents or as elderly (at least…
Accused of staging bogus accidents, a 42-year-old man was recently arrested for allegedly conning money from motorists in the Mid-City area as well as the San Fernando Valley. NBC Los Angeles reports that the scheme may have had many more victims. Among other charges, the individual faces accusations of grand theft. What is Grand Theft?…
Extradition, legally defined, is what happens when a person residing in one state of the United States or in a different country is accused of a crime in another state or country and is transferred there for trial. An extradition from one state to another takes place when the governor of the state where the…
What started as an attempt to purchase merchandise at a grocery store using a forged check, later turned into multiple felony convictions for a Southern California man. On May 28th, 2010, Mr. A. Falls entered a Vons store in Lake Elsinore, California, selected a number of items, including cigarettes, and made his way to the…
Target has been in the news in recent weeks for a major credit and debit card data security breach affecting approximately 40 million accounts. Though it isn’t yet clear who’s behind the breach, there’s already evidence that the sensitive account information is being sold on the black market. Let’s take the opportunity now to review…
Healthcare Fraud is not a crime taken lightly in the state of California. Those accused of this type of fraud usually face license seizure, overwhelming fines, and sometime significant jail time. If you find yourself facing health care fraud charges, it is important to contact a criminal defense attorney with a proven track record in…
California Penal Code 503, defines embezzlement as the “fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom it has been entrusted.” The crime of embezzlement may be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the specific circumstances involved. Keep in mind, embezzlement charges are appropriate only when someone has entrusted you with specific…
A spokesman for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said the robbery happened around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, in the U.S. Bank branch in the Albertsons grocery store in the 39000 block of Winchester Road. Apparently, the robbery occurred when the woman handed a bank teller a note demanding cash and implied that she…
Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Tax Fraud Attorneys As our readers may have heard, Teresa Giudice, the star of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” and her husband, Joe, were recently charged with 39 counts of financial misconduct. Federal authorities allege that for several years, the two inflated their income so that they could look better…
A 27-year-old Wildomar woman was arrested recently on suspicion of breaking into the mailboxes of Murrieta residences over the past month or so. She has now been charged with burglary and fraud. At last report, she remained in Southwest Detention Center in French Valley in lieu of $5,000 bail. Police did not release the total…
Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Arson Defense Attorney In the past it was difficult to determine if a fire had occurred because of accidental causes or because of arson. Experts would look at things like burn patterns, marks on the walls and widows. Certain types of cracks in the window glass and more were considered ways…
Many people are surprised to find out that during the 2010-2011 fiscal year, the California Department of Insurance’s Fraud Division identified more than 5,500 cases of worker’s compensation fraud. Overall, they made more than 250 arrests and referred another 272 cases for prosecution. Overall losses were in excess of $250 million. In most cases, these…
If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges in Southwest Riverside County, time is critical. Contact the Law Office of Nic Cocis today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
