White Collar Crimes: Unemployment Fraud

With a sagging economy and unemployment levels high all over the country, unemployment fraud sometimes comes with the territory. Unemployment fraud is considered a white collar crime and is punishable by law.

White collar crimes are usually non-violent crimes that involve cheating or dishonesty in some fashion and are often business or professionally related. They can carry lesser penalties as they do not involve violence, but can get quite complex and result in large fines if one is convicted. Financial damage to the victim can be extensive as a result of white collar crime and because of this, stricter punishments are being considered. If one is convicted of a white collar crime, in addition to having to pay heavy fines, he or she may also have to spend time in jail and pay restitution to the victims(s). A conviction can also be quite damaging to one's reputation and can block future opportunities.

Confusions and Miscommunications

Many administrative confusions and miscommunications can make it appear that a person is committing unemployment fraud when in fact they are not. This can happen easily with people who are self-employed, are working as an independent contractor or are working part time. If you are under any kind of an investigation for unemployment fraud in the Los Angeles area, do not hesitate to contact a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney immediately.

Waiting until the situation escalates is damaging and places you in a worse position of control. It has happened that people who were accused of fraud went to the unemployment office in attempts to sort it out and they were given wrong information which made the problem worse. It is best to work with someone who knows the laws and can protect your rights.

Getting Competent Legal Help is Important

At Diamond & Associates, we dedicate ourselves to handling criminal defense cases in the Los Angeles area including white collar crimes. We are thorough and aggressive in our approach and give personalized attention to each client. Mr. Diamond is a highly skilled and experienced attorney who also teaches law to undergraduates; this is one of his passions in life. He is sometimes called upon to comment publicly on high profile criminal defense cases due to his reputation and success. We recognize that freedom is important and will do everything in our power to protect it for our clients. For help with your legal matter, don't hesitate to give us a call.

For help with a white collar criminal charge, whether it's for unemployment fraud or another matter, contact a Los Angeles white collar crime lawyer from our office for a free consultation today.