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The repercussions for federal offenses can include extensive time behind bars, fines and more. When a defendant is facing multiple charges, the penalties can elevate the severity of any consequences one is up against if convicted. A former Michigan police chief is...
Doctors and care providers bear the responsibility of providing exceptional care and support for their patients. However, some care providers find themselves in legal trouble, not because of medical negligence or mistakes, but because of improper billing practices or...
Financial crimes are considered by the federal government to be grave criminal offenses, despite the lack of an element of violence in these cases. Health care fraud is a common financially motivated crime, and a conviction for this type of offense can result in...
Michigan takes drug crimes seriously, and penalties for people convicted of drug crimes in Michigan are harsh. Whether the government charges a person with a misdemeanor or a felony or whether the state or federal government prosecutes the case, drug crimes are...
The federal government takes financial crimes seriously, typically prosecuting these cases to the fullest extent of the law. One doctor from Michigan received a lengthy prison sentence for planning a health care fraud scheme in which he billed Medicare under a false...
White-collar criminal cases lack an element of violence, but they still carry the potential to bring life-altering repercussions for those convicted of these crimes. A recent case underlines the severity of these potential penalties as a Michigan man was charged with...
A Michigan man was recently indicted for threats he made against government officials who are Jewish. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that he made the threats earlier this year while in another state, posting violent threats on his Twitter account. While he never...
Different types of criminal offenses come with different types of consequences. For example, white-collar crimes lack an element of violence, but they are still federal-level crimes. This means that a conviction could lead to detrimental consequences that may impact...
The U.S. Department of Justice is charging almost two dozen health care workers for their role in a fraud scheme. The 23 individuals are accused of defrauding Medicare out of millions of dollars through a home health care agency. The operation is thought to have...
White-collar criminal offenses are committed with the intent of financial gain, something that is accomplished through various means, including deception or theft. While these types of cases typically lack an element of violence, they are considered serious federal...
