Embezzlement is a financial crime that someone commits in order to gain financial assets for themselves. It is certainly a type of theft and falls under that general umbrella. However, there are some key distinctions that make embezzlement different than traditional...
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What are the penalties for armed robbery in California?
An armed robbery charge isn’t something to take lightly. The impact of penalties could negatively change the rest of one’s life. But instead of accepting a charge at face value, putting up a fight can be the best course of action to avoid years behind bars and a...
How is embezzlement different than theft?
Both embezzlement and theft can involve taking money from a business - but that does not mean they're exactly the same crime, and it's very important to understand the intricacies of both if you're facing accusations. Embezzlement tends to be more calculated, and it...
The difference between first and second degree robbery in California
According to California penal code, robbery is a felony offense involving the use of force or fear (such as through threats, for example) when taking property from someone. Since robbery could potentially lead to physical injuries, prosecutors treat these offenses...
California Receiving Stolen Property Laws – The Law Office of Raoul Severo
The crime of Receiving Stolen Property usually consists of four elements which are the following: The stolen property must be received by the accused The property must have been previously stolen by someone and then sale it The party receiving the stolen property from...
Credit Card Fraud Laws in California – California Local Attorney
Credit card fraud is a crime where a person uses a credit or debit card or credit account information like owner's name, number, billing detail to make a purchase you didn't authorize. Basically the credit card fraud consists in buying something by paying with someone...
Extortion Law in California
What is Extortion? Extortion or also known as Blackmailing, is an act of obtaining money, property or anything else unlawfully from others by the use of force, threat, fear and by coercion. Such acts can be done physically, oral, or even written threats. Extortion is...
California RICO Claims Racketeering Laws in California
RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act) passed in 1970 to prevent the organized crime operations. Racketeering crimes are criminal activities in which an organization or a person participates in a “racket.” This takes place when the criminal creates a...
Embezzlement Laws in Los Angeles California
The term Embezzlement is a crime of theft in eye of law. If anyone in order to commit the crime of embezzlement, you must be entrusted with another's property and it is given to you to take care of it or, for other purpose, and you abuse your position or power or...