Healthcare fraud is one of the most prosecuted white-collar crimes in the U.S. Basically, you can be charged with healthcare fraud if you provide false or misleading information to a health insurance provider with the intention of making unauthorized benefits claims...
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3 things to know about double jeopardy
The United States Constitution provides a variety of rights for individuals. The first 10 amendments of this document are known as the Bill of Rights. The Fifth Amendment has protections against self-incrimination and double jeopardy. Understanding what double...
2 things to keep in mind if you are accused of insurance fraud
If you lose your property (home or business) in a fire or sustain an injury in an accident that is not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation through your insurance claim. Depending on the nature of your claim, the insurance payout may cover your medical...
Can the police search your car for drugs without a warrant?
Whether you have broken the law or not, getting pulled over by the police can be a nerve-wracking experience. The anxiety becomes worse when the police officer requests your permission to search the car. Generally, police should have a search warrant to conduct a...
On what grounds can you appeal a federal conviction?
If you are indicted and charged with a federal crime like drug trafficking, your case will have two outcomes: an acquittal or a conviction. An acquittal means that the law may no longer pursue you over the matter. A conviction, on the other hand, means that you will...
Can pre-arrest counsel help in white-collar crime investigations?
Lately, you have noticed some unusual goings on wherever you happen to be. Strange vehicles park outside your home and business for hours, and even your social media accounts are attracting out-of-the-ordinary attention. These are just two methods the police and...
3 questions to ask if faced with an eyewitness testimony
The moment you find out the prosecution has an eyewitness, your hopes for escaping a conviction might plummet. Even if you know you are innocent, you might assume that a court is bound to believe what they say. Thankfully, it is not as cut and dried as you think....
Appeals target the application of the law, not the facts of a case
Most people think that “facts are facts” and “the law is the law,” and that leads to a lot of surprises when they suddenly find themselves enmeshed in a criminal trial. It can also lead to some confusion when defendants lose their case and have to file an appeal....
How much trouble can you get into for borrowing a medical card?
There’s no question that the medical system in this country has problems. Health insurance is expensive, and it’s not always available to everyone – even if they can afford it. So, what happens when you lack insurance, need some kind of important medical care and...
Can the police force open your phone with facial recognition?
Typically, if you’re under investigation for a serious felony, the police cannot open your phone without a warrant. They can ask you for your password, but you’re under no obligation to give it to them. Doing so could cause you to incriminate yourself, so you’re...