On behalf of Chuck Smith, Attorney at Law | May 29, 2019 | Financial Crimes, Firm News
Controversial attorney Michael Avenatti is facing a raft of felony counts filed by federal prosecutors in California and New York for allegedly defrauding his clients and attempting to extort the sportswear manufacturer Nike. The 48-year-old litigator’s legal...
On behalf of Chuck Smith, Attorney at Law | Apr 17, 2019 | Financial Crimes, Firm News
Celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti has been indicted on several charges, including fraud, perjury, tax evasion and embezzlement. The 36-count indictment was issued by a federal grand jury in California on April 11. Avenatti, who became a regular sight on cable news...
On behalf of Chuck Smith, Attorney at Law | Feb 21, 2019 | Financial Crimes, Firm News
The Securities and Exchange Commission has a mission to protect investors in California and around the country. On Feb. 13, the SEC took a step toward that goal by filing federal charges against a former high-ranking attorney with Apple Inc. The suit alleges the...
On behalf of Chuck Smith, Attorney at Law | Sep 4, 2018 | Financial Crimes, Firm News
In most states, the law clearly distinguishes between felonies and misdemeanors. California also does this—to some degree. For instance, rape and murder are always felonies, while prostitution and solicitation are always misdemeanors. However, there is a large...
