Felonies
What are the penalties for insider trading?
Many companies offer their employees an opportunity to buy stock in the organization. However, if an employee is accused of insider trading, it can carry serious penalties. Insider trading overview Insider trading occurs when a person illegally buys or sells stock or...
Embezzlement and the “good faith” defense
The defenses to the crime of embezzlement can be glossed over when such charges come to our attention in the media, despite their importance. One major defense to the crime of embezzlement that is worth understanding is the “good faith” defense. What is embezzlement?...
Orange County man faces hate crime charges over attacks on women
There's nothing new about single people complaining about dating, but in recent years, some young men have taken this to extremes. So-called incels (for "involuntary celibates") have gathered online to complain about their lack of success with women, egging each other...
What is a felony DUI in California?
Any time a driver operates a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of over .08 percent, they may be arrested and charged with driving under the influence. A standard DUI charge is classified as a misdemeanor in California, and can result in multiple of the...
Two insurance agents face dozens of fraud charges
Two insurance agents from Newport Beach now face a total of 64 individual cases of fraud totaling more than $10 million after they were discovered using high risk investments to steal money from some of their wealthy clients. The pair were first arrested on Nov. 24,...
Newport Beach surgeon and girlfriend could face reduced charges
While any criminal allegation should be treated seriously, some charges carry significant penalties, making it imperative that one takes immediate steps to establish a defense. Facing felony charges could mean facing several years in prison. Thus, one should not only...