San Diego Investment Fraud Lawyer

Southern California Investment Fraud Defense Attorney

Have you been accused of securities fraud? Are you under investigation for investment fraud? If so, it is important to contact a skilled lawyer who can help you avoid serving a lengthy jail sentence or paying heavy fines. San Diego investment fraud lawyer James N. Dicks has been in the criminal field for over 30 years and heads one of the most prestigious and successful criminal defense law firms in North San Diego County. If you have been accused of any type of investment or securities fraud (insider trading, accounting fraud or misrepresentation) attorney James Dicks offers a free initial consultation to discuss your case and your options.

Investment fraud, or securities fraud, involves deceiving investors into investing in a company, resulting in theft of their money. By tricking people into putting their money into stocks and bonds without any intention of them earning money or even keeping their investment in any way, this is a criminal offense usually falling under federal jurisdiction, with the backing of federal agencies such as the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission.) Businesses must be honest about the condition and status of their company and their stocks so investors can make a valid decision as to whether to put money into the company. People dealing with stocks and bonds must be honest and fair when investing on behalf of a customer, because the customer trusts the broker to make a smart investment.

Consumer Responsibility and Investment Fraud

In making any type of investment, the consumer/investor has a responsibility to investigate the company before making a decision. By using the defense of the obligation to investigate, your attorney may be able to prove that you did not intentionally or willfully defraud an investor. In addition to using forensic evidence and witness testimony in your favor, your attorney may be able to use this defense to have your charges dropped or case dismissed.

Have you been accused of investment fraud in San Diego or Vista, California? Contact our offices today!