Category: practice-areas

  • Welfare Fraud

    Welfare Fraud

    If you are facing allegations of committing welfare fraud in California, it is in your best interests to avail yourself of a criminal defense attorney with extensive experience in this practice area as soon as possible. The consequences of a welfare fraud conviction can be harsh and long-term, and by securing expert legal representation without…

  • Unemployment Insurance Fraud

    Unemployment Insurance Fraud

    If you are facing charges of unemployment insurance fraud in the state of California, you should not walk into the courtroom alone or with anything but the best possible legal representation. The prosecution will be determined to gain a conviction, seeing it as a victory for the taxpayer and for the unemployed, without any regard…

  • Unauthorized Practice of Medicine

    It’s unlawful to practice medicine in California without a valid license. Business and Professions Code section 2052 governs medicine practice in California. You could face the charges under this statute if you attempt to practice or if you practice medicine without a valid license or on a suspended or revoked certificate. You cannot legally practice…

  • Real Estate Fraud

    Real Estate Fraud

    When you suddenly find yourself facing allegations of real estate fraud in California, the very severity and long-term nature of the criminal penalties and other consequences of a conviction make it imperative that you secure the services of a defense attorney with deep experience in this practice area. At Leah Legal, we stand ready to…

  • Identity Theft

    Identity Theft

    IDENTITY THEFT – CALIFORNIA PC 530.5 If you are facing the charge of identity theft in California, you can expect the prosecution to vigorously pursue their case and, if convicted, there are severe state-level penalties, and in some cases, federal charges may be filed as well for the same offense. Given that so much is…

  • Health Care Fraud

    Health Care Fraud

    If you are facing charges of health care fraud in Los Angeles or Southern California, you could be looking at years in jail and thousands of dollars in fines if convicted, besides the loss of certain professional licenses, a damaged reputation, and a permanent criminal record. To avoid these consequences, or to at least minimize…

  • Gambling Fraud

    What is Gambling? Gambling is the participation in betting, gaming and lottery activities. These gaming and betting activities are either licensed or unlicensed. Gaming licenses draw the fine line between legal gambling and illegal gambling. Gambling activities can be categorized in the following sectors; Arcades, Betting, Bingo, Casino, Lotteries, and Gaming Machines. Arcades Arcade games…

  • Credit Card Fraud

    Credit Card Fraud

    Credit Card Fraud – CALIFORNIA PC 484e – 484j If you find yourself facing the charge of credit card fraud in the state of California, it is in your best interests to act quickly to secure the services of a criminal defense attorney with deep experience in this practice area. Given the potentially harsh and…

  • Check Fraud

    Check Fraud

    CHECK FRAUD – CALIFORNIA PC 476 If you have been accused of committing the crime of check fraud in Los Angeles or Southern California, you cannot afford to go to court without the best possible legal representation. The penalties for many forms of fraud, including check fraud, can be quite severe, and the risks are,…

  • Auto Insurance Fraud Laws and Penalties

    Defense Against Auto Insurance Fraud Charges Auto insurance fraud occurs when you attempt to defraud your insurance company by exaggerating or faking injuries from an automobile accident. It can also include being untruthful about or staging a car theft or even planning a collision with another vehicle. Any action you perform that is intentionally done…