Forgery is one of the most common white-collar charges, and also one of the most misunderstood — a charge can come from something as ordinary as signing a relative’s check or a co-worker’s name on a form. If you are facing a forgery accusation in Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Winchester, Canyon Lake, or…
If you’ve been accused of mortgage fraud in Murrieta, Temecula, or anywhere in Southwest Riverside County, the case will be handled at the Southwest Justice Center and prosecuted by the Riverside County District Attorney’s office — though many mortgage fraud cases also draw federal attention, which changes the picture entirely. The charge itself comes from…
In order for a prosecutor to charge you with the crime of forgery in California, you must have knowingly intended to defraud another person or organization. When assessing the severity of your forgery, prosecutors and judges consider whether your actions could cause financial injury to someone who believed your forged document was genuine. Although writing…
If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges in Southwest Riverside County, time is critical. Contact the Law Office of Nic Cocis today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
