Fraud

Fraud is broadly defined as the intentional misrepresentation of a fact with the intent to deprive another individual or entity of something rightfully his, or to cause economic damage tot hat individual or entity. Fraud crimes include forgery, identity theft, false pretenses, credit card theft, welfare deceit, arson (of one’s own property) and conspiracy.

With the advent of the Internet, fraud has exploded and become pervasive from locations all around the globe. Police departments now devote entire departments to fraud crimes. While credit card and banking fraud are often the most headline-grabbing fraud crimes, they also include, among others, insurance fraud, cell phone fraud, telemarketing fraud (particularly with the elderly) and mortgage/securities fraud.

If you or a loved one have been charged with this type of crime, you need and experienced attorney who has handled all of these types of crimes. Call Gary Pohlson at (949) 859-7070 or email him at gp@garyslawfirm.com.

Gary Pohlson is one of the most experienced and respected criminal defense attorneys in Southern California. A former deputy district attorney/ prosecutor in Orange County, he was selected by a panel of judges many years ago as one of only a handful of defense lawyers in the County authorized to handle conflict appointments for capital murder cases.

He has tried death penalty cases, 1st & 2nd degree murder cases, negligent homicide, manslaughter, robbery, rape, embezzlement, child molestation, drug dealing and a host of other serious felony cases. He has tried hundreds of misdemeanors, or less serious criminal offenses, such as domestic violence and driving under the influence, and fights as hard on the ‘lesser’ offenses as he does on those charges carrying substantial prison time. His integrity and unwavering dedication to his clients has been the cornerstone of his reputation among judges and prosecutors alike, and many of his trials have been chronicled in movies and books over the years.

He has been recognized by Los Angeles Magazine as a ‘California Super Lawyer’, was elected by his fellow lawyers as President of the Orange County Bar Association, was OC Criminal Trial Lawyer of the Year, and has been a guest commentator on many local and national news programs dealing with criminal law issues.