One of the most misunderstood crimes in our system is “Conspiracy.” People have a general idea of what it is; but when it comes to the law, you need a full understanding of what a prosecutor needs to prove to convict a defendant of the crime. ...
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A “Ponzi Scheme” was named for one of the most notorious men who ever engaged in the offense, Charles Ponzi. In the 1920s, Ponzi operated a financial investment scam in which he took money from new investors and then used it to pay earlier invest...
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Honest Services Fraud is a federal crime covered within the overall “Frauds and Swindles” section of the U.S. Criminal Code, 18 USC §1341. Until 1988, the federal government could not convict a defendant of committing mail or wire fraud unless t...
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The U.S. Department of Justice has prioritized the prosecution of all healthcare fraud and related crimes. One of the most frequently charged federal criminal violations involves the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) of 1972.i The law provides for pena...
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) oversees and regulates the orderly operation of American securities markets. The agency looks for instances of fraud, manipulation of the market, and...
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Federal criminal investigations can affect many people. It can be distressing when receiving a subpoena to testify before a grand jury or have a visit from federal agents. It’s important to note that not all who are interviewed b...
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Providing medical and healthcare services is an important task, and one that involves a huge amount of responsibility, trust, and care. As a result, these professions are regulated and covered by a wide range of laws at both the Federal and the stat...
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Keith Nicoletta, of Dade City, Florida pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to launder $1.9 million in fraudulently-obtained Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. After making false claims on his loan application that he had a local scrap me...
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Florida continues to rank highly in the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) yearly rankings of rates of fraud by state. As a Federal organization, the FTC also keeps a close eye on fraud at that level as well. At both levels, wire fraud is often u...
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Are you facing accusations of insider trading? You need representation from an experienced criminal defense law firm immediately! The SEC has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to insider trading and takes every investigation ...
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