Habeas corpus is one of the most powerful—and most misunderstood—legal tools available in the criminal justice system. Rooted in constitutional law, habeas corpus exists to prevent unlawful imprisonment and to give courts the authority to intervene when a person’s...
Corporate boards are typically viewed as oversight bodies rather than operational actors. Yet in major fraud investigations, prosecutors increasingly examine whether directors ignored warning signs, failed to act on misconduct, or enabled fraudulent activity through...
Acquiring a business is often viewed as a clean transition: new ownership, new leadership, new risk profile. In corporate fraud investigations, however, liability does not always remain with prior management. Under certain conditions, prosecutors and regulators may...
Many parents are shocked to learn that a juvenile arrest can create consequences that last far beyond childhood. While California’s juvenile justice system is designed to emphasize rehabilitation rather than punishment, the reality is that juvenile charges can follow...
Financial reporting sits at the center of most corporate fraud investigations, and chief financial officers, controllers, and senior finance leaders are often the first executives prosecutors examine. When financial statements become inaccurate, misleading, or...
Corporate leaders often assume that the corporate structure shields them from personal criminal exposure. In civil litigation, that protection is often real. In criminal fraud investigations, however, executives can face direct prosecution for conduct tied to their...
