Attorney James E. Silverstein is an experienced white collar crime lawyer. Prior to going into private practice, James E. Silverstein worked for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office in their white collar crimes unit, known as the Bureau of Fraud and Corruption. He worked on complex embezzlement, forgery, and insurance fraud cases. He is knowledgeable about the proof issues which are often present in “paper” cases.

Forgery is a white collar crime in California, and generally occurs when a person signs a document in another person’s name without that other person’s permission. A forgery case can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances surrounding the forgery, and the amount of any losses which result from the forgery. The classic example is where John Adams takes Bob Miller’s check, writes a check to himself, and sign’s Bob Miller’s name on the check without Bob Miller’s permission. Forgery is also committed when a person alters a valid document or creates a fraudulent, fake document. Forgery is a form of identity theft, and is usually part and parcel of a theft case.

A forgery conviction is punishable by jail time, large fines, restitution, and probation. A forgery-related conviction is also a crime of moral turpitude, and can have an adverse impact on professional licenses and/or a person’s immigration status. Attorney James E. Silverstein is educated and knowledgeable about such ancillary consequences, and will fight vigorously to ensure that your rights and your future are protected.

James E. Silverstein will spend the time necessary with you and your family to carefully review and analyze the facts of your case, and to answer your questions. James E. Silverstein also associates with some of the best private investigators in California to ensure that every pertinent aspect of the government’s case is carefully explored and investigated, including witness statements, document analysis, and handwriting exemplars.

James E. Silverstein is innovative, tenacious, and he will do everything in his power to keep you out of jail and have the forgery crime charges against you dismissed or reduced.

Do you need an experienced Southern California Criminal forgery Crimes Defense Lawyer? Contact the Law Offices of James E. Silverstein for a free consultation today at (310) 274-8400.