Florida residents who find themselves on the wrong side of the law are presumed innocent, and the Sixth Amendment provides them with several rights, including the right to legal representation. If you ever find yourself in this position, choosing a criminal defense...
Year: 2022
Examples and Elements of Health Care Fraud
Florida authorities may pursue criminal charges against individuals for healthcare fraud, which is a subset of white-collar criminal fraud. The most basic healthcare fraud cases might involve a person simply gathering patient information and sending fraudulent bills...
Facts about corporate fraud in Florida
Business owners can commit Many types of crime in the business world, but one of the most serious ones in Florida is corporate fraud. Crimes like corporate fraud and money laundering often attract high-profile media attention and can devastate a company's reputation,...
What should you expect after being arrested?
If you are arrested in Florida, you will likely experience distress and confusion. The process itself involves a number of complex procedures that may make the situation very intimidating if you have never been been in this type of a situation. Booking After you have...
His mistake is going to cost him. FL man sentenced for food stamp fraud.
A former store owner in Florida has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for his role in a case of government fraud. He was charged with conspiracy to defraud the USDA and for making false claims to the same agency. History of fraud The defendant...
4 types of health care fraud
According to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, healthcare fraud occurs when an individual attempts to deceive or misrepresent to receive a healthcare benefit for themselves or another person. Law enforcement can press administrative, civil and criminal...
How to protect yourself from health insurance fraud
Every single day, residents of Florida and elsewhere find themselves victims of health insurance scams. Although this type of fraud is rampant, you can protect yourself from it by taking certain steps. Have your guard up at all times and research If you are contacted...
The penalties for fraud
Being arrested in Florida for a fraud crime carries serious penalties. Because these charges can adversely affect your life, getting help is urgent. Understanding fraud Fraud can take on many different forms. However, the one thing they all have in common is that they...
Notes about Miranda rights
If the police don't read someone their Miranda rights when arresting them, the officers will violate the person's constitutional rights. Any statements the suspect makes would not likely be admissible in a Florida court. While many have a general idea about Miranda...
Accused of money laundering in Florida
Recently, a federal grand jury in the state of Miami indicted a Venezuelan businessman for money laundering. He is accused of being involved in a scheme that ran for multiple years and included millions of laundered dollars. What are the details of the indictment?...