Criminal Law Excellence In Minnesota & Nationwide
There’s no doubt that violent crimes such as murder and assault are very serious. These offenses also involve hefty criminal penalties if someone is convicted. However, serious crimes don’t need to have a violent element. White collar crimes are also taken very...
Have you received a target letter from a federal investigative agency? If so, you probably feel alarmed and anxious right now and may not know what to do next. Having more information about target letters can be a good step in helping to understand your next steps....
Medical professionals who accept Medicare are bound by the rules of the program. Because Medicare is administered by the federal government, there’s no room for error. Many practices use specialists who know the billing practices for Medicare and other health...
Someone commits fraud when they intentionally benefit by misleading, manipulating or lying to others. Anyone can commit fraud from individuals, groups of people and businesses. There are many forms of fraud. Here’s what you should know: Mail fraud People might try to...
Health care fraud is when an individual or entity knowingly attempts to deceive a health care benefit program using false pretenses or misrepresentations for personal interests. Physicians may commit fraud for financial gain. However, they may also do it to help their...
Those illegally seeking drugs to fuel an addiction are not the only ones who can face allegations of prescription fraud. Doctors can also face such charges, potentially damaging their reputation and ability to work irreparably. Drug and fraud laws are so complicated...
Not everyone has the same financial knowledge and skills as a certified accountant, but they must fulfill their financial obligations regardless. Filing taxes and accomplishing insurance requirements are not always straightforward. Therefore, it is possible to commit...
Many financial crimes cause direct harm to other parties. Embezzlement, for example, deprives a business of resources. Various forms of fraud may affect companies, government agencies or individuals. Compared with fraud and embezzlement, insider trading may not seem...
People often assume that those prosecuted for fraud have “earned” money by lying to others. Misconceptions about what constitutes fraud can sometimes lead to people making mistakes that put them at risk of criminal prosecution. The idea that one needs to directly...
For a time, everyone talked about non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and how they’d be the future of speculative investments. However, like any investment vehicle, it’s essential to make clear what buying an NFT means, or else the seller could get into trouble with the law....
