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There’s no doubt that the tone of discourse on social media sites has coarsened. Many people have no problem lashing out at a celebrity or other public figure they’ll never meet in person. As America’s deep political and cultural divisions have widened in recent years, some of what’s posted on mainstream social media sites like Twitter, Facebook and even Instagram…
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…
Compared with armed robbery, which victimizes an individual, or embezzlement, which involves pocketing your employer’s resources, health care fraud probably doesn’t seem like a serious criminal allegation. After all, the victims of health care fraud are either massive insurance companies or, in some cases, the government. Those who work at a medical facility or who operate a medical practice have…
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…
When facing criminal charges, it helps to understand that you may have options for mounting a defense. Entrapment may very well prove to benefit your case. When an officer or someone acting at the behest of law enforcement encourages you to commit a crime, entrapment is a viable defense. Discover more about how this defense works in Pennsylvania criminal courts.…
While law enforcement cannot force you to incriminate yourself in Pennsylvania, you may inadvertently do so when talking to an undercover officer or confidential police informant. In this case, can the prosecution use that information in a criminal case against you? Review the facts about the use of these individuals to seek criminal information in Pennsylvania and steps to take…