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...
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Medical kickback allegations require a robust defense
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...
Defending medical fraud claims
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...
3 collateral consequences that may come with criminal charges
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,...
4 common types of white-collar crimes
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...
Are white collar crimes federal or state crimes?
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...
How does medical billing fraud impact your career as a physician?
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...
When does theft become embezzlement?
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...
3 types of white-collar crimes
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...
Former banker in money laundering scheme gets one day in jail
Offenses related to an employee’s use of a Pennsylvania financial institution as part of a money-laundering scheme can result in serious felony charges. A conviction may bring a punishment that includes incarceration of up to 20 years, hefty fines and restitution. A...