MASTER CHARGING MATRIX – FULL EXPANDED REFERRAL LIST

[Open Verified Statute Glossary]

Level I – Federal Felony (Primary / Predicate)

StatuteTitle / ConductMax ExposureTypical Plea-Down
18 U.S.C. § 1962 (RICO)Racketeering enterprise using mail, wire, and property fraud20 yrs + forfeiture§ 1349 conspiracy
18 U.S.C. § 1341 / 1343Mail and wire fraud – false representations to obtain money20 yrs + $250k§ 1001 misdemeanor
18 U.S.C. § 1344Bank fraud – use of financial institutions to conceal rent funds30 yrs + $1M§ 1014 false entry
18 U.S.C. § 1028AAggravated identity fraud (use of corporate seals)2 yrs mandatoryMerge with § 1343
18 U.S.C. § 1503 / 1512Obstruction or witness tampering10–20 yrs§ 1512(d) harassment
18 U.S.C. § 1621Perjury / false declarations5 yrs§ 1001 plea
18 U.S.C. § 1951Extortion under color of official right20 yrs§ 1952 travel act
18 U.S.C. § 1956Money laundering20 yrs + $500k§ 1957 transaction
26 U.S.C. § 7201Tax evasion – undeclared rental income5 yrs + $100k§ 7207 misdemeanor

Level II – California Felonies / Wobblers

CodeConductMax ExposurePlea-Down
PC § 518Extortion via threat or abuse of authority4 yrs§ 524 attempt
PC § 470Forgery – false lease/documents3 yrs§ 476 uttering
PC § 118Perjury under oath4 yrs§ 132 reduced
PC § 487Grand theft over $9503 yrs§ 484 petty theft
PC § 496Possession of stolen funds/property3 yrsRestitution
PC § 182Criminal conspiracy3 yrsMisdemeanor conspiracy
PC § 368Elder abuse – theft/fraud of senior4 yrs§ 368(f) reduction
PC § 115Filing false instrument3 yrs§ 115.5 lower count
Bus. & Prof. § 6128(a)Attorney fraud / deceit to court6 mo + fineBar review
Civ. Code § 3345Senior abuse – treble damagesCivil onlySingle stipulation

Level III – Misdemeanor / Administrative / Civil

CodeConductPenaltyResolution
Civ. Code § 1950.5Deposit theft / misuse2× deposit + costsRestitution
Civ. Code § 1942.5Retaliatory eviction$2k + costsMediation
Bus. & Prof. § 10176Broker misrepresentationLicense revocationConsent order
Gov. Code § 12955Discriminatory housing acts$25k fineHUD mediation
CA PC § 415Disturbing peace – threats90 daysInfraction plea
CA UCL § 17200Unlawful business practices$2.5k/actRestitution + order

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