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Los Angeles Counterfeiting Defense Lawyers

California Federal White Collar Criminal Defense Attorneys

The crime of counterfeiting is the act of creating a duplicate of an authentic item, often in the attempt to deceive or defraud. Counterfeiting is often associated with forged money but can also be an imitation of clothes, purses, jewelry, pharmaceuticals, watches, software and even cars or motorcycles. Counterfeiting of goods results in either a patent or copyright infringement and is a federal white collar crime. If caught in the act of counterfeiting you will face possible imprisonment and monetary fines.

If you or a loved one has been charged with counterfeiting, consult a federal criminal defense attorney at the Law Offices of James E. Blatt as soon as possible. We will work to help make sure that you receive fair treatment and that your rights are not violated by overzealous law enforcement officers or federal investigators. Our attorneys serve all of Southern California, including Santa Clarita, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Riverside and Ventura.

Money Counterfeiting and the U.S. Economy

Money counterfeiting affects the U.S. economy each year. It can result in the inflation or an increase in prices and lowers the real value of money. It affects companies’ pricing because often they are not reimbursed for counterfeit money that they have received. Overall, it can change the economy drastically. As a result, federal agencies show no leniency to those accused of counterfeiting.

At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt, we understand that having the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) investigating you can be very intimidating. Your future may be at risk. In addition to being charged with the crime of counterfeiting, you may also be charged with identity theft and fraud. At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt, our lawyers provide exceptional defense for counterfeiting cases. We may be able to have the charges against you dropped or lowered, depending on the circumstances of your case. Put your counterfeiting case in the experienced hands of a Los Angeles counterfeiting defense attorney at our firm. Our lawyers can be trusted to achieve superior results for you in a federal court of law. We understand how federal prosecutors work and we will use that knowledge to maintain a strong defense for your counterfeiting case.

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