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Former OC Supervisor Gets 5 Years for $12M COVID Relief Fraud: What It Means for You

June 27, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Fraud Crime, Theft Crime

Paul Wallin

Former OC Supervisor Gets 5 Years for $12M COVID Relief Fraud: What It Means for You Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do was sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a $12 million public corruption scheme that misused COVID-19 relief funds. His conviction sends a clear message: public corruption and financial […]

Newport Beach Attorney Sentenced in $8.7 Million Fraud Case: A Stark Reminder of the Stakes in White Collar Crime

May 21, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Criminal Threats, Fraud Crime

Paul Wallin

Newport Beach Attorney Sentenced in $8.7 Million Fraud Case: A Stark Reminder of the Stakes in White Collar Crime A Newport Beach attorney who used her legal credentials and business connections to orchestrate a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme has been sentenced to federal prison. On May 20, 2024, Sara Jacqueline King, 41, received a 21-month sentence […]

How To Successfully Fight A Prescription Fraud Charge - Penal Code Section 459, Penal Code Section 1192.7, Penal Code Section 475, Business and Professions Code Section 4160, Health and Safety Code Section 11173

August 5, 2024

Fraud Crime

Paul Wallin

How To Successfully Fight A Prescription Fraud Charge - Penal Code Section 459, Penal Code Section 1192.7, Penal Code Section 475, Business and Professions Code Section 4160, Health and Safety Code Section 11173 Prescription fraud is a serious offense, but with the right knowledge and legal strategy, your case can be effectively defended. In this […]

Unemployment Insurance Fraud Laws and Penalties in California

July 27, 2022

Fraud Crime

Paul Wallin

Unemployment Insurance Fraud Laws and Penalties in California With the rising unemployment rates due to the COVID-19 pandemic and recession, California has recently seen an increase in unemployment insurance fraud. Unemployment insurance is a program that seeks to help those who have lost their jobs due to external circumstances while they look for a new […]

Understanding Voter Registration Fraud in California (EC 18100(a))

November 2, 2016

Fraud Crime

Paul Wallin

Understanding Voter Registration Fraud in California (EC 18100(a)) The upcoming presidential election has the country divided between two candidates. Some people may want their preferred candidate to win so badly that they decide to commit voter fraud in order to secure extra votes. Voter fraud is a serious crime in California, and you could face […]

How to Avoid Criminal Charges on Fantasy Sports Sites

November 16, 2015

Fraud Crime

Paul Wallin

How to Avoid Criminal Charges on Fantasy Sports Sites For many Americans, Sundays are special days. Not only is it a day of worship for many different faiths, but it also involves a couch, a TV, and the National Football League. With the rise of fantasy sports, a day of watching football is not just […]

The Serious Consequences of Felony Insurance Fraud (PC 548-550)

October 19, 2015

Fraud Crime

Paul Wallin

The Serious Consequences of Felony Insurance Fraud (PC 548-550) The recent arrests of 15 people in Los Angeles on more than 130 felony charges show the severe consequences you face if you commit insurance fraud. Dr. Munir Uwaydah, a Los Angeles orthopedic surgeon, was among those charged with insurance fraud involving an alleged scheme to […]

The Consequences of Lottery Ticket Tampering

December 24, 2014

Fraud Crime

Paul Wallin

The Consequences of Lottery Ticket Tampering If you have ever bought a lottery scratcher ticket, you know that there is a certain kind of thrill in seeing a big prize revealed as you scratch off the spaces with a quarter. Uncovering that same price twice on the ticket leads to the thought that perhaps this […]

The Walking Dead and Uncle Sam: Consequences of Social Security Fraud (42 U.S.C. Section 408)

September 18, 2014

Fraud Crime

Paul Wallin

The Walking Dead and Uncle Sam: Consequences of Social Security Fraud (42 U.S.C. Section 408) Have you ever heard the saying, “Dead men tell no tales?” While this may be true, it is also apparently true that the dead can deposit Social Security checks. By its own estimate, the Social Security Administration (SSA) erroneously paid […]

Consequences of Federal Gift Card Fraud (18 U.S.C. Section 1029)

May 23, 2014

Fraud Crime

Paul Wallin

Consequences of Federal Gift Card Fraud (18 U.S.C. Section 1029) Is it a federal crime to traffic in stolen gift cards? It can be. Federal law doesn’t differentiate between a gift card and a credit card. Credit card fraud is a federal offense when interstate commerce is involved. Take a look at this recent example… […]

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