Alan Forester Atty

About Alan Forester Atty

Criminal Defense Lawyer in Beverly Hills, California

Since 1991, we have helped countless clients in making sound decisions about their legal cases. With our experience in a broad range of issues, our knowledgeable attorneys can give you a good fighting chance in your legal battle. Schedule a legal consultation today by calling us at the number listed on this website. We look forward to helping you with your legal concerns.

Criminal law refers to federal and state laws that make certain behavior illegal and punishable by imprisonment and/or fines.   Criminal cases are generally categorized as felonies or misdemeanors based on their nature and the maximum imposable punishment. A felony involves serious misconduct that is punishable by death or by imprisonment for more than one year. Crimes that do not amount to felonies are typically called misdemeanors. A misdemeanor is misconduct for which the law prescribes punishment of no more than one year in prison. Lesser offenses, such as traffic and parking tickets, are often called infractions. Mr. Forester has defended clients accused of Assult and Battery, Drug charges, White Collar Crimes, and Sex Crimes.

"White collar crime" can describe a wide variety of crimes, but they all typically involve crime committed through deceit and motivated by financial gain. The most common white-collar crimes are various types of fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion and money laundering. Many types of scams and frauds fall into the bucket of white collar crime, including Ponzi schemes and securities fraud such as insider trading. More common crimes, like insurance fraud and tax evasion, also constitute white collar crimes. Charged with a White-Collar Criminal Offense Mr. Forester as an Attorney, a CPA, a former state auditor and a forensic accountant can help.