As you’re reading the news headlines, you may come across one or more that says someone is facing accusations of racketeering and wonder exactly what that means. The easiest way to understand this term is to look at what’s contained in the Racketeer Influenced and...
Federal Criminal Defense
Creative billing in a medical practice can lead to criminal charges
People think that medicine is a lucrative industry, but many small medical practices operate with a very thin profit margin. Between staffing costs and facility expenses, practices may struggle to remain profitable. If you work as a billing specialist or an office...
When does a misappropriation of funds constitute embezzlement?
Employers often trust employees with considerable assets, especially those who hold executive positions. That trust comes with the responsibility of that there's a proper use of funds. When there is a misappropriation of funds or assets, there’s a chance that a person...
Man faces over 20 years in prison for fraud allegations in New York
Fraud is a serious allegation with potentially far-reaching consequences. Getting charged with this crime is something to be cautious of and to talk to an attorney about as soon as you can. That’s because federal fraud charges almost inevitably come with penalties...
What criminal offenses violate the RICO Act?
Federal lawmakers signed the Racketeer Influenced and Corruptions Act (RICO Act) into law in 1978. Many states have enacted similar laws since that time. You may find yourself facing RICO charges if you band together with others to set up a business aimed at...
Understanding kickbacks and why they’re illegal
Sometimes people do business in ways that may seem normal or at least harmless but that actually violate the law. In other cases, people take positions where their predecessors engaged in these illegal actions, and the same is expected of them. One of these illegal...
National Rifle Association faces fraud charges while in bankruptcy
If you’ve been following the news, you may have seen that the National Rifle Association is facing fraud charges. The lawsuit against the NRA is seeking to dissolve the organization if it is found to be true. The NRA immediately requested that the lawsuit be...
Domino’s case thrown out by New York Supreme Court
If you’re facing fraud charges, it’s very important to take steps to defend yourself. Those charges could lead to serious penalties, time in prison, high fines and more. A good defense can make a difference and may result in your case being dismissed. For example, a...
Former airport workers stole $6 million in luxury goods
Three former workers at JFK Airport were arrested for using inside knowledge to steal $6 million in Chanel, Gucci and Prada shipments. In addition to the three airport workers, three others were also indicted for their role in stealing and reselling everything from...
How often do federal criminal defendants get convicted?
The U.S. Attorney's Office generally must first present a case in front of a grand jury and secure an indictment before moving forward in filing federal criminal charges against a defendant. One of the reasons they have this system in place is so prosecutors can feel...
