Part 5 of the White Collar Crime Defense Series A conviction in a white-collar case—whether through a plea agreement or a trial verdict—can feel overwhelming. The uncertainty around prison time, fines, restitution, and future opportunities can make this stage...
For many people facing criminal charges in California, the idea of a plea bargain feels confusing, intimidating, or even unfair. But the truth is that plea negotiations are one of the most powerful tools available to defendants—when handled strategically. Most...
Many business owners and executives assume legal matters unfold one at a time. A civil lawsuit here. A regulatory inquiry there. A criminal case—if it ever happens—much later. In reality, fraud cases often move on multiple tracks at once. Civil litigation, regulatory...
Internal audits and compliance reviews are meant to protect businesses. Companies invest significant time and money into internal controls, consultants, and reporting systems under the assumption that transparency reduces risk. But in criminal fraud cases, those same...
Part 4 of the White Collar Crime Defense Series For many people facing white-collar charges, the idea of going to trial feels intimidating and unpredictable. Trials are complex, heavily structured, and often very different from what people imagine based on television...
