Investigations involving illegal drugs, white collar crimes, and racketeering, for example, can all occur at the state and federal levels. State law is implicated in cases where the accused is charged with violating a state statute which is on the books. On the other hand, federal law is implicated when the underlying criminal offense crosses...
There is no getting around the fact that criminal charges and proceedings in the federal court system are vastly different than their counterparts in the state court system. If you have been charged with a federal crime, it is important that you understand these differences so that you know how best to proceed. Knoxville criminal...
Medicare fraud in the United States can take a variety of different forms. However, all types of Medicare fraud have the same objective – specifically, using illegitimate means to unlawfully collect money from the federal Medicare program. Medicare fraud occurs when an unentitled claimant seeks reimbursement from Medicare. Medical providers, including doctors, as well as...
White collar crimes – or crimes which are often committed by professionals, politicians, or others in positions of trust – have the potential to result in serious consequences upon conviction. In addition to facing legal consequences imposed by a judge, such as probation, fines, and incarceration, the accused could also suffer personal consequences, including consequences...
Because we rely so heavily on the mail system and other forms of communication, mail and wire fraud are commonly-charged white collar crimes. If you are accused of committing fraud, all it takes is a single mailing, telephone call, or email to trigger mail and wire fraud charges. These are serious federal crimes that carry...
While identity theft is nothing new, thanks to the internet and our growing dependence on technology and electronic communication, identity theft is skyrocketing. We are much more vigilant regarding identity theft now that we were in previous years. The state and federal governments have enacted legislation in order to aggressively combat this increase in identity...
Healthcare fraud is considered a white collar crime, and charges are typically brought against doctors and healthcare organizations. Due to the complexity of the healthcare industry, it can be hard to detect and difficult to prove. As a result, allegations can be made even when no fraud occurred or there was no intent to commit...
Embezzlement is considered to be a white collar crime since it doesn’t involve violence or other elements that we typically associate with crime. Regardless, it is still a crime with serious consequences. As a result, if you’ve been charged with embezzlement, you need a criminal defense attorney who can give you the help you need....
If you are facing drug trafficking charges, it’s imperative that you speak to an attorney right away. Penalties for drug traffickers typically include substantial fines and jail time, and the sentences imposed often start at several years of imprisonment and get stiffer the more drugs are involved. What’s more, trafficking is not a particularly uncommon...
Tennessee offers drug offenders an option that is not available in most states. This option, commonly known as “drug court,” gives drug offenders who have drug abuse issues the option of avoiding a jail sentence. Formally known as Recovery Court, drug court gives drug offenders who are facing charges of non-violent drug offences the chance to...
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