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An individual can be charged with fraud if they knowingly lie to secure unfair or unlawful gain. Is it possible to unintentionally commit fraud? Can claiming ignorance be a viable defense in court? The answer, like many things in law, is not straightforward. To use...
If you’re accused of corporate crimes, your priority should be building a defense that can help you protect yourself. Corporate crimes may include various charges such as embezzlement, financial fraud, insider trading and others. Fortunately, there are some ways to develop defenses against these charges, so you can protect your own best interests and prevent and unfair conviction. What constitutes…
There are strict federal regulations that govern the modern health care industry. Physicians and employees at hospitals or medical practices who run afoul of federal or Pennsylvania state laws could face prosecution or even the loss of their state licensing. Kickbacks are payments made from one party to thank them for referrals or ongoing business. Although many people view kickbacks…
Healthcare fraud is no light matter, costing U.S. companies, investors and taxpayers billions of dollars annually. Because of this, the federal government is cracking down on medical fraud cases and imposing hefty penalties on convicted offenders. Examples of healthcare fraud Any deliberately dishonest act that results in an unauthorized benefit can be considered fraud. Some common forms of medical fraud…
Few events have the potential to cause more interruption in your life than a criminal prosecution. After all, if a judge or jury convicts you, you may face a variety of serious legal penalties. Depending on the nature of the offense, these may include incarceration, fines, probation and loss of rights. Regrettably, there are many collateral consequences that often come…
When someone commits a nonviolent crime for the purpose of financial gain, this is a white-collar crime. Generally speaking, the main characteristics of these crimes are a violation of trust, concealment or deceit. The FBI defines a white-collar crime as a range of frauds committed by either a business or government professional. There are many types of white-collar crimes, with…
White collar crimes carry varying amounts of penalties. Some result in imprisonment while others may come with fines, loss of professional licenses and other criminal penalties. White collar crimes carry a stigma that will follow you, so you need to ensure you retain the services of a federal criminal defense attorney to protect yourself. White collar crimes vary in degrees…
For some people, the attraction of medical work is job stability. For others, it may be a desire to help people. Still others look at medicine is a potentially lucrative career, as physicians can command competitive wages in many markets. However, running your own practice can often be more expensive than you might have thought before you started working. In…
Not all types of theft are created equal. Some forms of theft are more serious than others and therefore, carry stricter penalties. In fact, some forms of theft are so serious that the crime may level up from a state crime to a federal offense. One such type of theft is embezzlement. If you face embezzlement charges, you may wonder…
The government defines white-collar crime as crimes committed through deceit and motivated by personal and financial gain. They may involve deception and violate trust. The offenses need not involve a threat of physical force or violence. White-collar crimes are not victimless crimes. They may devastate the lives of individuals by wiping out a victim’s life savings, and a single crime…