Financial Crimes
Client Charged With Investment Fraud
Client extradited from United Kingdom to face charges of theft and fraud regarding allegations of investment fraud. Client received money from investors who agreed to pursue his investment strategy. Multiple investors invested substantial amounts of money. Police obtained search warrants and seized client’s business records. After protracted investigation, charges approved and extradition sought. Substantial delay in proceeding with matter.
Client Charged for Fraud
Client was arrested and charged with fraud in relation to a motor vehicle matter.
Client Investigated for Fraud
Client was under investigation for a fraud of nearly $100,000.
Client Charged With Conspiracy to Kidnap and Robbery
Client was charged with conspiracy to kidnap and robbery. Part of the alleged kidnapping was caught on CCTV and incriminating messages were found on a cell phone. The matter proceeded to trial.
Client Charged with Theft
Youth client was charged with shoplifting from a well-known department store. There were witnesses and video surveillance to support the charge.
Client charged with Internal Theft and Fraud
The accused, in a position of trust, stole interac cards and withdrew approximately $13,000 from the stolen bank cards. The cards were obtained in the course of the employment of the accused. The accused made full restitution for the amount stolen.
Client Facing Request under Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty in Regards to Investigation of possible Fraudulent Transactions.
Foreign state requested documents seized under a warrant in Canada to be sent to it to aid in criminal investigation. Governing statute was Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Act. Attorney General of Canada sought order under s. 15 of Act to send items in question. Voir dire was held to address respondents’ challenge to sufficiency of evidence in support of warrant.
Client charged with Internal Theft
The accused was employed as a book keeper during the length of their employment. The accused appropriated a substantial amount of company funds to themselves.