The federal government takes financial crime seriously, and those in Michigan found guilty of these types of offenses could face serious legal repercussions. The owner of a telemedicine company recently pleaded guilty to health care fraud, and she is now facing the...
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Pharmacist found not guilty of health care fraud and more
When Michigan medical care providers and other types of medical professionals violate certain laws, they may face serious legal charges. One pharmacist was charged with health care fraud and receiving kickbacks, but a jury recently found him not guilty of these...
An effective defense against money laundering charges
White-collar criminal charges have the potential to bring life-altering penalties if convicted of these allegations. Money laundering is a common type of white-collar crime, and even though these charges lack an element of violence, the implications are quite serious....
Do you know all your rights if accused of a federal crime?
In a previous post, this column addressed some of the rights provided to Michigan residents who are facing criminal charges. This week, this column will go over some of the other, less commonly known rights you have if you find yourself accused of a federal crime....
2 men arrested on federal fraud charges
Federal authorities recently identified and arrested two men in Michigan for their alleged role in an unemployment fraud scheme. They are facing federal fraud charges. If convicted, they are looking at some serious consequences, such as prison time, fines and...
3 of the most common types of securities fraud
Any crime that affects financial markets is considered a big deal and not something the federal government is going to treat lightly. Securities fraud comes in several forms, all of which are considered major criminal offenses. Michigan residents who find themselves...
Facing federal RICO charges?
When people think of racketeering, they think of acts committed by a major criminal organization. While the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act was passed to eliminate this type of organized crime, now it addresses so much more. Michigan residents do...
Fight back against a violation of your Fourth Amendment rights
Facing criminal charges is intimidating, but regardless of the details of your individual case, you have certain rights. It is in your interests to know your rights in order to fully protect yourself and your interests while navigating the criminal justice system. One...
Pharmacist charged for alleged involvement in drug ring
Law enforcement authorities have been investigating a prescription drug ring in the Detroit area for some time and have recently made another arrest in the case. The accused is a local pharmacist. This individual is charged with filling fraudulent prescriptions...
You have 2 plea options, which is better?
When Michigan residents are facing federal criminal charges, the potential consequences they face can be significant. You want to do whatever will help you achieve the best possible outcome. In the end, you really only have two choices. You can either enter a guilty...