Embezzlement and Fraud

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If you have been charged with fraud or embezzlement, either at the state or federal level, there are some things you need to know about your criminal defense. The prosecutor's primary objective is to seek restitution for the victim, and not necessarily to throw you in jail. I am criminal defense lawyer Robert Helfend of the law firm of Robert Michael Helfend, Attorney at Law, in Los Angeles. Embezzlement and fraud are serious charges. Many of my embezzlement clients tell me that they never intended to take things to the point of committing a crime. Many more tell me that they thought they were engaging in an honest activity, and weren't aware of the law. Others, of course, are entrapped by federal investigators.

White collar crime is no joke. I take your defense seriously.

White collar crime such as identity theft, credit card fraud, and internet fraud gets its share of jokes in television shows and movies, but it is serious. If you have been charged, your best option is to hire an attorney who understands how to use restitution as a trade off for jail time or other serious penalties. In my experience, prosecutors are aware that throwing an employed head of a family in jail for a nonviolent crime such as internet fraud or forgery is not in the best interest of society. My objective is always to push for a payment plan that meets everyone's needs, and keeps you out of jail.

Bank embezzlement and fraud

Whether one dollar or one million dollars, stealing from a bank is a federal crime. Punishment for a Federal Crime can be effected by the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Manual (Guidelines). A sentence range can be computed using different criteria contained in the Guidelines.

You need an experienced lawyer who is familiar with the use and function of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines in order to obtain the most favorable outcome possible. I have handled many cases dealing with federal prosecutors, including white collar crimes. I know how to avoid the pitfalls that are part of the guidelines, as well as how to prevent overzealous federal prosecutors from piling on charges that lead to stiffer penalties.

Contact the fraud and embezzlement defense law firm of Robert Michael Helfend, Attorney at Law, in Los Angeles. I handle federal fraud cases in Federal Court jurisdictions throughout the U.S.