Sacramento Criminal Law Blog
What is a Ponzi scheme?
Investing is a way for people to grow their money, as opposed to just placing it into a savings account. While many investment opportunities are legitimate and can become lucrative when making smart decisions, Ponzi schemes are a type of fraudulent investment. With...
What should you know about a notice of appeal?
The first step toward getting an appeal for a case that did not go your way is through a notice of appeal. This notice should remain brief while describing your objective succinctly. After the court receives this notice, they will then go forward with the decision...
What should you expect in the federal criminal process?
Much of the process of facing federal criminal charges is similar to what happens when you face charges at the state level. But the rules and the procedures may vary. If you are facing a federal charge, The Department of Justice explains you will go through various...
What is insider trading?
Most white-collar crimes involve some type of fraud or dishonesty perpetrated by a business owner, corporate entity or an individual who chooses to act in an unethical manner while conducting business, including the practice of insider trading. The U.S. Securities and...
Requirements to prove a charge of embezzlement
Embezzlement involves unlawfully depriving the rightful owner of his or her property. Nevertheless, it is different from theft. As Chron.com explains, the individual who deprives the owner of his or her property has to have been in a position of authority over it. The...
What are appeal notices?
If you face a federal conviction, it is still possible to put in an appeal. You can do this by filing a legal notice, which will start the appeals process. The notice should include your objective in succinct and short phrasing, which the court will receive and review...
The dangers of working for an unethical employer
If you work in a professional office job but question the ethics of your employer, this situation could have legal implications. Following practices encouraged by your company or your superior but which run contrary to state or federal laws could put you into legal...
What to expect during an IRS business audit
When you find out the IRS plans to audit your California business, you may feel understandable anxiety and trepidation. When the IRS audits your company, it typically does so because it wants to verify that you reported all income your business earned and took only...
What are possible outcomes of a federal appeal?
If you feel a federal trial did not treat you fairly in convicting you, a possible option is to appeal your conviction and sentence to a higher federal court. Appealing a decision means you try to show there were legal errors during the previous trial that resulted in...
What happens during an SEC investigation?
Finding out that the Enforcement Division of the Securities and Exchange Commission has plans to investigate you or your California business may have you feeling anxious and unsure where to turn. While the SEC maintains responsibility for keeping the U.S. public...