An allegation of financial fraud can make it feel like your life has been turned upside down. You could take a hit to your reputation before you ever see the inside of a courtroom. In addition to the stress that comes with facing criminal allegations, you will have to...
When news of white-collar criminal charges hit the media, it’s usually because the federal government is leading the prosecution. However, this doesn’t mean that a white-collar criminal charge is automatically a federal offense. Whether a charge is brought at the...
If you are reading this, then the police or other law enforcement officers may be on the way to question you. You should always be aware of your rights. These comments can help you avoid incriminating statements or saying something that you will later regret. Here are...
Health Care Fraud is generally an intentional submission of false information to receive payment for medical care and services. Most investigations and criminal charges involve the federal Medicare and Medicaid Programs. These are not the same, in many important ways....
When an individual receives a conviction for a federal crime, the judge must consult the federal sentencing guidelines before determining the punishment---in federal cases, over 90% of defendants are sentenced to prison time. These guidelines became law in 1987 and...
