Orange County State Fraud Defense Attorney
Insurance Fraud, Embezzlement, Welfare Fraud and Employment Fraud Defense Lawyer
Fraud is a serious crime which may be charged as a State or Federal offense in California. As an Orange County criminal defense attorney, I handle cases concerning fraud and embezzlement in Southern California. My experience in this area enables me, in thoroughly reviewing a client’s case, to create a strong defense strategy that will offer them the best chance of having their charges dismissed or of achieving a “not guilty” verdict.
Insurance fraud, welfare fraud, employment fraud and embezzlement are all areas of State fraud crimes that I handle as a defense lawyer. I take on these cases throughout Tustin, Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Fullerton and Newport Beach. Regardless of the specific charges you face, I welcome you to contact me, Barney B. Gibbs, for a free consultation regarding your case. I offer honest, frank legal advice in order to help you make an informed decision regarding what to do at this juncture in your life.
Defending State Fraud Crimes in Orange County, California
I am a defense lawyer committed to helping clients who have been charged with embezzlement or fraud in Orange County. I have included some specific information regarding these types of crimes which I defend:
- Insurance Fraud: falsifying information or committing a crime in order to obtain an insurance policy payment which you are not legally entitled to. This can include arson, destruction of property or faking an injury in order to collect on auto insurance, property insurance, homeowners insurance or health insurance.
- Employment Fraud: scamming potential employees in order to hire them. Offering high wages and low hours or other “too good to be true” benefits comprises employment fraud, also referred to as occupational fraud. Tricking employees or potential employees into committing a crime or supplying their personal information (identity theft) are also forms of employment fraud.
- Embezzlement: illegally obtaining money or property from a company for personal use (committed by an employee, such as an accountant or other person who has responsibility for or who handles money).
- Welfare Fraud: falsifying information, failing to report income or otherwise illegally obtaining welfare benefits – can include using another person’s identity in order to obtain their benefits.
No matter the particular state fraud charges you face, you may face severe penalties, usually including fines or restitution, jail or prison time, community service and more. Only an experienced and skilled lawyer can help you avoid these penalties – by providing you with representation both in and out of court that will protect your rights.
Contact Orange County fraud defense attorney Barney B. Gibbs today!