Federal Criminal Defense Articles

Federal Prescription Fraud: What You Should Know?
Federal prescription fraud may occur when you misrepresent yourself to a doctor or pharmacist, doctor shopping, or being dishonest when obtaining controlled substances from a doctor or pharmacist. Prescription medicines

6 Useful Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Federal courts utilize the Federal Sentencing Guidelines to help them calculate sentences for those who have been convicted of federal crimes. The federal sentencing guidelines previously severely limited the punishments

Strong Fraud Enforcement Signal from First FCA Settlement
DOJ’s First False Claims Act Settlement Against PPP Borrower Signals Robust Fraud Enforcement Ahead. As the government revives its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) with hundreds of billions of dollars in

5 Federal Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Laws
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Resources Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) cites the 5 most important federal healthcare fraud and abuse laws that apply to physicians. The five

Types of Health Care Fraud
Health care fraud that can be reported under the whistleblower provisions of the False Claims Act (Qui Tam) can involve many types of wrongdoing. Whistleblowers are often the catalyst in

PPP Loans during COVID: Concerns for Lenders
In 2022, there are concerns for lenders who made PPP loans during coronavirus. This article will discuss about the background, fraud cases, protection acts, and concerns for lenders. Key Takeaways