Forgery & Fraud Defense Attorneys

The attorneys at McGregor & Ernenwein are highly experienced in defending clients accused of fraud, forgery, and writing bad checks. Our firm has been practicing certified specialist criminal law throughout Southern California for nearly twenty years.

California Penal Code Section 470(a) states that "Every person who, with the intent to defraud, knowing that he or she has no authority to do so, signs the name of another person or of a ficticious person to any of the items listed in subdivision (d) is guilty of forgery." The writing of a faulty check or the use of a forged or counterfeit driver's license, traveler's check, or cashiers check are all considered forms of forgery, and possibly fraud.

If you have been accused of forgery, you may face a maximum sentence of one year in a local jail, or, if charged as a felony, even a state prison sentence. The penalties for forgery and fraud will vary, depending on the amount of money involved in the alleged illegal transaction.

There are a variety of defenses available in forgery and fraud cases, and an experienced defense attorney can help to protect your rights. The experienced defense attorneys at McGregor & Ernenwein will fight to win your case and keep you out of jail.

In some cases involves fraudulent checks, a special "check diversion" program may be negotiated with the prosecutor, and your criminal record may be unaffected.

The aggressive and accomplished criminal defense attorneys at McGregor & Ernenwein have been protecting the rights of the accused since 1987. We have the knowledge and experience to successfully defend your forgery and fraud case. If you or a loved one has been charged with fraud, forgery, or with writing a bad check, contact an experienced attorney at the Law Offices of McGregor & Ernenwein today for a free consultation.