Understanding Federal Healthcare Fraud and Defenses Against It
Healthcare fraud is a federal offense that consists of intentional deception or misrepresentation of information in order to obtain benefits from Medicare, Medicaid and other government-funded insurance plans. This type of fraud can include many types of dishonest activities, such as knowingly submitting false claims or overbilling for healthcare services. However, it must involve intentional… Read More »
What to Do When You Face Federal Embezzlement Charges
Embezzlement is most commonly defined as the conversion of corporate or public funds to use for personal purposes. The individual accused of embezzlement is likely to have been someone who was entrusted with those funds or assets. In situations in which you’re accused of embezzling money either directly from the federal government or a… Read More »
An Overview of Common Types of Federal Theft Offenses
Theft is a crime that involves the unlawful taking of another person’s possessions. In some cases, however, it could be considered a federal crime, in which case the potential penalties upon a conviction could be quite severe. The following are some of the most common types of federal theft crimes and the circumstances that… Read More »