You won’t often find white collar crimes on the front page of a newspaper. Crimes of violence tend to attract attention and push them out of the limelight. But law enforcement takes them seriously, investigating and prosecuting whenever and wherever they can....
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White Collar Crimes
What is bribery: a misdemeanor or a felony?
On Behalf of Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Oct 20, 2021 | White Collar Crimes
White collar crimes are generally non-violent. They do not involve force or physical harm. Instead, they often involve false statements, omissions, and deceptive practices that result in financial harm suffered by others. One white collar crime that Tulare residents...
Forgery in California and how to defend against it
On Behalf of Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Sep 21, 2021 | White Collar Crimes
Forgery is a commonly charged criminal offense in California. But its commonality doesn’t reduce its impact on those who are convicted. In fact, a forgery conviction can be a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the facts at hand, which means that those who lose their...
Insurance agent faces three years for alleged theft
On Behalf of Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Jun 25, 2021 | White Collar Crimes
Prosecutors treat financial crimes seriously. As a result, those who are facing white collar crime allegations face the possibility of severe penalties being imposed upon them, which can strip them of their freedom, take them away from their families, and leave their...
This motion could keep evidence from being used against you
On Behalf of Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Jun 11, 2021 | White Collar Crimes
Financial crimes carry harsh penalties upon conviction. That’s why if you’re facing white collar crime allegations, then it’s crucial to do everything possible to raise doubt as to your guilt. But jurors are impressionable and imperfect. This means that even seemingly...
Here’s how depositions might help your case
On Behalf of Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | May 12, 2021 | White Collar Crimes
If you’ve watched crime shows on TV, then you’ve probably heard about depositions. Depositions are the process of taking sworn testimony from a witness, but well before trial and outside of court. As a result, depositions can feel a little informal, but make no...
Planning a defense to white collar crime charges
On Behalf of Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | May 6, 2021 | White Collar Crimes
Most of our readers in California have probably heard the term “white collar crime.” This is a term that this commonly used to refer to crimes such as embezzlement, fraud, forgery or other crimes that are, in general, non-violent in nature and, usually, involve money....
Executives of hospital charged with various white collar crimes
On Behalf of Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Feb 25, 2021 | White Collar Crimes
Being an executive of a large company in California or elsewhere is a large task with many duties. Thus, when one fails to fulfill these duties or the company begins to experience a downturn of events, an investigation could proceed. This could bring to light some...
Basic elements of a charge of fraud
On Behalf of Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Feb 18, 2021 | White Collar Crimes
The term “fraud” carries a lot of legal weight. It implies wrongdoing and can attach to different forms of allegedly illegal conduct. When a California resident is charged with fraud, they may be uncertain of what legal options they have to protect themselves. Fraud...
Should you accept a plea deal in your white collar crime case?
On Behalf of Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Feb 3, 2021 | White Collar Crimes
Most criminal cases resolve before going to trial. Either charges are dismissed or accused individuals accept a plea agreement whereby they plead guilty in exchange for lesser penalties. Most criminal defendants receive some sort of plea agreement. Depending on the...
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John Patrick Ryan has been practicing law for over 20 years. Experienced in criminal law. U.S. Navy Veteran.