If you have been accused of a professional crime then you need a criminal defense attorney with specific experience in the type of charges you are facing. You have found that attorney in Law Office of Michael L. Fell. Keep reading to find out what charges of capping are, what they may mean for you, and what your defense options are. Then contact Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 for a free legal consultation.
What is Capping?
It is common for people in professional fields to use referrals and word of mouth to grow their business. However, there are laws regarding how these referrals can be obtained. They must be natural and they cannot be bought and paid for. If a business person does pay for them, then they have committed capping. Under California law, this is a felony and can result in serious charges.
Anyone can be charged with capping but the most common professions that are affected include doctors, lawyers, and dentists.
Capping is Prosecuted Aggressively
We recommend that anyone who is accused of or charged with a crime contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. This is even more true for people accused of capping because prosecutors so often aggressively investigate and prosecute this charge.
Why? Because it often goes hand in hand with insurance fraud. As a result, the state does not want to pay benefits for Medi-Cal or Denti-Cal for service that are not performed – which they often accuse doctors of doing when capping occurs. This is why you should contact an attorney as soon as you find out you are suspected of this crime – be proactive and do not want for formal charges.
Attorney Fell is Uniquely Qualified to Help with Your Charge
There are many attorneys you could call but Attorney Fell is unique qualified. He worked for many years as an Orange County Senior Deputy District Attorney. As a result, he knows how the prosecution is going to build a case – and he knows how to find weak or illegal evidence. He knows how to get the charges dismissed if there is not enough evidence, and how to win a favorable plea bargain if necessary. Call Law Office of Michael L. Fell today at (949) 585-9055 for a free legal consultation.
Criminal Charges May Be Just Part of the Issues You Face
It is important to remember that while the criminal charges may be the first issue you face, they may not be the last. Even if you are not convicted or secure a plea, you could face disciplinary measures form the state licensing board. The good news is that we can help with that as well.