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White collar crimes: Serious charges with serious penalties

On Behalf of Michael A. Rataj, PC | Sep 11, 2020 | White-Collar Crimes

A federal case involving financial crimes of any kind can result in serious penalties for a defendant if convicted. White collar crimes is a category reserved for criminal activities committed with the intent of financial gain, typically through deception, fraud and...

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When does drug possession become a federal offense?

On Behalf of Michael A. Rataj, PC | Sep 2, 2020 | Uncategorized

Every year, numerous Michigan residents are arrested and charged for various drug-related crimes. Possession is one of the most common offenses, and it is usually handled at the state level. However, there is a point when possession becomes a federal offense....

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Accused of committing a RICO violation?

On Behalf of Michael A. Rataj, PC | Aug 21, 2020 | White-Collar Crimes

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, racketeering is described as obtaining money by using an illegal enterprise. This can be done by one person or an organized crime ring by running an illegal business or embezzling funds through a legitimate company. The...

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Health care fraud is…

On Behalf of Michael A. Rataj, PC | Aug 7, 2020 | Uncategorized

Health care companies and individual providers work hard to provide both preventative and curative treatments, as well as medical devices and pharmaceuticals to Michigan residents who need them. The services they offer often come with a hefty price tag, but they have...

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9 Michiganders face life in prison for drug trafficking

On Behalf of Michael A. Rataj, PC | Jul 24, 2020 | Uncategorized

Drug-related crimes are taken seriously not only by the state of Michigan but also by the federal government. Not all drug crimes warrant federal charges, however. Drug trafficking is one particular crime that is often handled in the federal court system. Those facing...

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What makes a white-collar crime a federal offense?

On Behalf of Michael A. Rataj, PC | Jul 9, 2020 | White-Collar Crimes

Among federal crimes, one of the less straightforward types is a “white-collar” crime. The United States government spends hundreds of billions of dollars every year combatting white-collar crimes. Often, white-collar crimes fall under the federal classification for a...

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What actions are grounds for health care fraud charges?

On Behalf of Michael A. Rataj, PC | Jul 8, 2020 | White-Collar Crimes

White collar criminal charges are typically associated with financial crimes. This is a term used to describe a wide range of activities, but all of them are done with the intent of stealing money, obtaining some type of financial gain or securing access to sensitive...

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