Riverside Pyramid Schemes Lawyer

A white collar crime is a crime committed in a business or commercial environment for monetary gain.  White collar crimes are non-violent and the criminal acts are generally carried out by people in high profile positions such as managers, executives, or politicians.  Pyramid schemes are illegal multi-level marketing schemes in which people pay an entrance fee and then recruit other people to do the same. 

In most cases, pyramid schemes have no products.  The sole purpose of pyramid schemes is to make money for the people who created the scheme, while taking away money from the people at the very bottom of the scheme.  In fact, most people at the bottom of the “pyramid” will lose money, even though they may have been promised differently.  Pyramid schemes can take many forms such as chain mail or corrupt multi-level marketing businesses. 

If a person is convicted of partaking in a pyramid scheme, he/she may be subject to life altering legal consequences such as:  monetary fines, imprisonment, probation, house arrest, and community service.  Punishments may be enhanced if the person has a prior criminal record, or prior pyramid scheme convictions. 

Riverside and San Bernardino Pyramid Schemes Law Firm

If you have been charged with participating in a pyramid scheme in San Bernardino or Riverside counties, you will need to speak with a leading white collar crimes attorney.  A skilled Riverside white collar crimes attorney can protect your rights, provide you with legal options, and present you with resources. 

At Hanson, Hales, Gorian & Bradford, we have years of experience helping Riverside clients fight their pyramid scheme charges.  Attorney Gorian understands white collar crime law and the California legal system.  In some cases, H. Charles Gorian has been able to negotiate with prosecutors to have white collar crime charges and sentences reduced. 

Contact a Riverside pyramid schemes attorney at Hanson, Hales, Gorian & Bradford today!