Federal authorities have seized 150 Web domain names which were allegedly used to traffic counterfeit brand-name merchandise.

Illegal sales of a host of counterfeit products, including professional sports jerseys, golf equipment, DVDs, shoes, handbags and sunglasses were allegedly involved.

An ongoing investigation which began in 2010 called "Operation in Our Sites" targeted online counterfeiting and led to the current 150 seized domain names in addition to the 350 that had been seized since 2010.

Federal law enforcements made undercover purchases and if and when the trademark holders confirmed that the products were counterfeit, seizure orders for the domain names for the websites were obtained from federal judges.

Since 2010 a total of 350 domain names have been seized for selling counterfeit products.

Counterfeiting is a serious federal crime with some harsh penalties. You may face a term of years in prison, heavy fines, and restitution. OurLos Angeles Federal Defense Attorneys are here to do everything we can to avoid such harsh penalties.

We have the skill and experience to genuinely help you if you are facing counterfeit charges or any other federal crime. Our lawyers in L.A. are well known and well respected all throughout Los Angeles County and we are knowledgeable eon all federal courtroom procedures and federal laws.

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Brenda Bautista Hurtado, 26, admitted to stealing nearly $110,000 from U.S. Bank from two elderly customers while she was employed at its Arroyo Grande branch.

Hurtado pleaded guilty in August to one count of theft by a bank employee. She specifically admitted that in June 2010 she stole almost $100,000 from two customers' accounts, as well as another $10,000 in cash from the bank's vault in June 2010.

The investigation in this case revealed that Hurtado secretly accessed U.S. Bank's computer system and changed the contact information for the accounts of two bank customers and then closed these accounts and took out cashier's checks for the balance of each account.

Hurtado was sentenced Monday November 21, 2011 to 15 months in federal prison and was ordered to pay $109,071 in restitution.

Being convicted for a federal crime is serious and carries harsher penalties than a state level crime. Our Los Angeles Federal Defense Attorneys have the experience and the knowledge concerning federal laws and procedures.

We are confident that we can competently and efficiently represent you if you are facing a federal crime.

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Shaunta Taylor, 39, a Harlem Crip gang member of the Rollin 30's was arrested in 2008 as part of a large ATF/DEA investigation identified as "Operation Criptonite", was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute oxycotin.

The Rollin 30's are known to partake in narcotics trafficking, home invasion robberies and firearms trafficking.

The two year ATF, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Los Angeles Police Department, and the California Department of Corrections-Special Services Unit investigation is what targeted the Rollin 30's gang.

About 65 gang members were arrested and prosecuted for firearms and narcotics related charges.

Facing a federal crime is serious and has some severe consequences. Our Los Angeles Federal Defense Attorneys know and understand the stress you may be facing as a result of a federal criminal charge. We are here to help you and walk you through the process.

Our Los Angeles Lawyers have the knowledge and skill necessary to competently defend you in Federal Court.

Joann Conception Fajardo, 43, a convicted drug dealer was arrested in California for burglary and check forgery on November 12, 2011.

Fajardo was arrested on a five-year-old warrant out of San Diego, which couldn't be acted upon until she returned to California.

She had been charged with two counts of burglary and 10 counts of forging checks, totaling of almost $6,400.

Fajardo was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison in 1994 when she was caught smuggling 130 grams of methamphetamine from Manila to Guam.

Fajardo was accused of working with another drug suspect, Bong Rivera, according to a federal indictment.

Two years later, Fajardo was found in Washington, where she was re-arrested and sentenced to another nine months in prison.

Since her second release in 2008, Fajardo has petitioned the court three times to let her move back to Washington to take care of her mother. Her third request was granted and Fajardo left for the mainland earlier this month.

She was picked up at the Los Angeles airport eight days later.

Fajardo has pleaded guilty to a single count of each crime she is now being charged with and is scheduled to be sentenced on December 1^st.

If you are being charged with a federal crime, you are likely facing a term of years in prison and excessive fines. As your Los Angeles Federal Defense Attorney, our duty to you is to avoid such harsh penalties. We guarantee to do everything we can to get you the most favorable results.

If you or someone you know is facing a federal crime (or a state level crime) contact our Lawyers in L.A. and set up a free face to face consultation.

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Mandy Borquez, 33, a former accounting assistant at Antelope Valley College has been arrested and accused of embezzling $500,000.

Borquez could face charges of grand theft and identity theft.

After a 10-month investigation, the sheriff's commercial crime investigators were contacted by school administrators after noticing discrepancies in their accounting.

She is being held at a jail in Lynwood in lieu of $250,000 bail.

Her appearance is scheduled for December 14, 2011.

Embezzlement charges are often charged at the federal level and may result in long term imprisonment and excessive fines as part of restitution depending on the amount of money or assets embezzled.

Our Los Angeles Federal Defense Attorneys have the knowledge and skill necessary tor represent you in an embezzlement case. We are familiar with all federal laws and procedures and our defense lawyers are well known and well respected all throughout Los Angeles .

If you or someone you know is facing embezzlement charges,contact our  Los Angeles Federal Lawyers and set up a free face to face consultation.

Jedidah "Jed" Duarosan, 37, from Maui, was arrested in her home and has plead not guilty on November 3, 2011 to criminal charges relating to her alleged operation of a Ponzi Scheme.

She was indicted by a Federal grand jury for allegedly operating an investment fraud scheme targeting Maui residents and keeping the money for personal use, without the knowledge or consent of the investors, totaling about $106,000.

Duarosan appeared in Federal court and was released on bond after entering her plea. A trial has been set for January 3, 2012.

If convicted, the statutory maximum penalty for the charged crime is 10 years.

Federal fraud charges are very serious and have life changing consequences. An experienced and aggressive Federal Defense Lawyer is what   makes all the difference.

Our Los Angeles Federal Defense Attorneys have the knowledge and skill necessary to represent you in any federal matter you may be facing. We are familiar withal federal laws and federal court room procedures.

If you or someone you know is facing a federal offense contact our  Federal Attorneys in Los Angeles and set up a free face to face consultation.

William Belin, 58, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation from Tee Nos Pos, Arizona, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for his conviction on assault and firearms offenses and was ordered to pay $1,120.05 in restitution to the State of New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission.

Belin will be on supervised release for three years after completing his prison sentence.

On July 22, 2011 a federal jury convicted Belin on four counts: (1) assault with intent to commit murder; (2) assault with a dangerous weapon; (3) assault resulting in serious bodily injury; and (4) using a firearm in relation to a crime of violence.

Evidence showed that at approximately 8:00 a.m. on July 7, 2010, Belin shot his 35-year-old girlfriend with a .22 caliber rifle upon the belief that she was dating another man. The shooting took place in victim's home located in Shiprock, N.M. the victim did not die as a result of the assault.

The victim's 15 year old daughter called the police and Berlin was the arrested.

Federal crimes carry harsh penalties and a Los Angeles Federal Defense Attorney is essential if you are being charged with a federal offense.

Our Los Angeles Federal Lawyers at Hedding Law Firm are well equipped and knowledgeable on federal laws and federal court room procedures.

If you are facing a federal crime, do not hesitate and contact our Los Angeles Federal Defense Attorneys and set up a free face to face consultation,