San Diego Forgery Defense Lawyer
Experienced Southern California Forgery Attorney
San Diego forgery defense attorney James N. Dicks is an experienced and dedicated attorney who has the skills and experience necessary to build successful defense strategies in the cases he takes on. Involved in the criminal field for over 30 years, and as a former police officer and public defender, attorney James Dicks has a diverse background with a good deal of experience regarding both sides of a criminal investigation, charges and trial. Also a Certified Criminal Defense Specialist, James Dicks has gone through extensive evaluation and testing to prove his competence as a criminal defense attorney.
Forgery is an area of theft and
white collar crimes that we take very seriously. Forgery occurs when a person alters or falsifies a document in any way, including writing a false signature, with fraudulent intent. This means that when a person mistakenly fills out a document or with no intent of causing harm, he or she has not technically committed forgery. When intent is involved in criminal offenses, particularly ones involving fraud, theft and forgery, the prosecution has the difficult task of proving the action and the intent of the defendant. With a skilled forgery defense lawyer on your side, your chances of avoiding a conviction and even avoiding formal charges being filed greatly increases.
Federal Offenses Involving Forgery in California
Most cases involving forgery are considered federal offenses, with the backing of federal law enforcement agencies and prosecutors. Federal forgery offenses usually carry strict penalty guidelines that may not allow for probation instead of jail time and have higher minimum penalties than theft-related criminal offenses charged under California state law.
San Diego forgery lawyer James Dicks is licensed to practice in both state and federal courts and has the know-how and experience needed to be effective. This includes forgery of any type of document, including:
- Forging a signature on a check
- Loan documents
- Forgery of a will
- Real estate documents
- Any legal or financial documents or statements
- Altering a check or other document document
Have you been accused of forgery in San Diego or Vista, California?
Contact our offices today!