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Federal Crimes FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Federal Crimes If you have been involved in a federal crime or are under investigation, you may have several questions. This article provides answers to some of these frequently asked questions. Should I hire a lawyer if I am under federal investigation but have not been…

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DEA Letter of Admonition Defense Lawyers

Letter of Admonition from the DEA: What You Should Know If you receive a Letter of Admonition from the DEA, you should contact an experienced pharmacy compliance attorney immediately. An attorney can help you understand the letter and determine what improvements need to be made to your pharmacy compliance program….

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What Typically Triggers a DEA Investigation?

If you are contacted by the DEA, it is important that you immediately contact a DEA defense lawyer. Your lawyer will be able to advise you on how to respond to the investigation and will be able to ensure that your rights are protected. In addition, your lawyer can also…

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DEA Order to Show Cause Representation Lawyers

If you receive an Order to Show Cause, you should immediately contact a DEA registration attorney. You have only 21 days to respond to the Order to Show Cause, and if you fail to respond, your registration will be automatically suspended. The DEA will also post a notice of the…

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DEA Search Warrant Lawyers

A Guide to DEA Search Warrants and Administrative Subpoenas Types of DEA Warrants A criminal search warrant is obtained by the DEA from a federal judge, and it authorizes the DEA to search a provider’s premises for evidence of criminal activity. A criminal search warrant is usually obtained after the DEA has already conducted an investigation and has…

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DEA Registration Defense and Enforcement Actions Lawyers | DEA Registration Suspensions / Revocations Lawyers

DEA Enforcement Actions and Penalties The DEA has a broad range of enforcement tools at its disposal, and it may use these tools to pursue both civil and criminal penalties. Civil penalties can include fines, asset forfeiture, and the suspension or revocation of a provider’s registration. Criminal penalties can include jail time, probation, and asset forfeiture. If you are facing DEA enforcement actions or…

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DEA Voluntary Registration Surrenders Lawyers

  Voluntary Surrender of DEA Registration Voluntary surrender of DEA registration is a way for healthcare practitioners to avoid further penalties and consequences by voluntarily giving up their DEA registration. It’s often offered as an alternative to having your license suspended or revoked, or facing other charges related to your…

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Cleveland Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer

Federal Criminal Defense in Cleveland: Protecting Your Rights and Your Future Why You Need a Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer If you are facing federal criminal charges in Cleveland, Ohio, you may be wondering if hiring a lawyer is necessary. Perhaps you are thinking of waiting until charges have been filed…

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Factors That Cause Long Prison Sentences in a Federal Case

What Factors Can Lengthen Your Prison Sentence in a Federal Case? If you are dealing with a federal criminal charge, your trial is about more than just proving your innocence. The trial can also be a great time to argue for why you do not need a lengthy prison sentence. Though federal crimes might…

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Federal Sentence Reductions for Substantial Cooperation

The Possibility of Federal Sentence Reductions for Substantial Assistance The federal court recognizes that knowledge has value. In cases that involve organized crime, they will use information from lower-level offenders to prosecute defendants further up the chain. In return for their cooperation, these defendants may see a reduction in their sentences. If you are…

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Corporate Audits for PPP Loan Fraud Lawyers

Corporate recipients of the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP loan, often get audited at the time when the company files a loan forgiveness application. The rapid deployment of the PPP loan money opened up the program to applicants that were not the intended beneficiaries. Instead of assuming that the business owner was…

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DEA Audits and DEA Inspections Lawyers

Controlled Substances and DEA Regulations Controlled substances are classified into five schedules according to their potential for abuse, medical usefulness, and safety. Pharmacies must obtain a license from the DEA in order to dispense controlled substances, which are also subject to other regulations. In addition, pharmacies and pharmacists must comply with state laws, which…

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Have You Been Arrested and Under Investigation

Have You Been Arrested and Under Investigation? Understanding Federal Crimes and Their Consequences The spectrum of federal crimes is expansive. It includes everything from conspiracy to overthrow the government and airplane hijacking to armed bank robbery, arson of a federal building, a slew of white-collar crimes and more. Regardless of…

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White Collar Crimes Lawyers

Most people associate crime with acts of violence, but there are actually many types of criminal behavior that happen without physically threatening anyone. Though these types of crimes might seem victimless, the reality is that they are very serious. Since white collar crime can lead to major fines and jail time, it…

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new york medicaid audits lawyers

New York healthcare providers of any type can be targeted for healthcare audits and associated overpayment demands if they participate in the Medicaid program. The same holds true for participation in the Medicare program as well. This include physician practices, hospitals, urgent care center, and any other type of healthcare…

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New York Medicaid Healthcare Audit Lawyers

Most doctors believe that they can never get audited by Medicaid, but you will be surprised to know that any healthcare provider can get audited. Thousands of practices and experienced doctors get audited each and every year by Medicaid; while others are audited by other health-related entities such as private…

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Adoption Scam Defense Attorneys

Adoption Fraud: Stopping Scams and Protecting Families The Goal to Put an End to Adoption Fraud There are far too many “adoption horror stories” around that can dissuade potential parents from adopting. One cause of this darker side of adoptions is the presence of scammers, con artists, and other perpetrators…

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Federal Sentencing Guidelines In Fraud Cases

How Do The Federal Sentencing Guidelines Work In Fraud Cases? If you were given a guilty verdict in your federal criminal case, you may be wondering what comes next. All too often, defendants wrongfully assume that this means their legal battle is at its end, but this is not true….

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Federal Sentencing Guidelines

If you or someone you love has received a guilty verdict, you may be of the belief that your fight for justice has come to the end of the road, but this is not so. The fact is you’re just beginning the battle for your freedom, and you’ll need an excellent federal…

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Child Pornography Laws, Charges and Statute of Limitations

Child Pornography: A Serious Federal Crime What is Child Pornography? Child pornography is one of the worst crimes across the country. This is a crime that involves any type of pornography featuring a child younger than 18 years old. Whether the content is in photo, video, sound or any other…

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Human Trafficking+ Laws, Charges & Statute of Limitations

Human Trafficking: Laws, Charges & Statute of Limitations Human trafficking involves the act of exploiting and controlling another person for profit. Both children and adults can be a victim of human trafficking. Human trafficking is a growing crime. State legislators are trying to create more laws that will address this issue….

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Corruption Laws, Charges & Statute of Limitations

Corruption and White Collar Crimes: Federal Charges & Penalties There are many ways of dividing and categorizing crimes. One of the most common is what are known as white collar crimes. White collar crimes are generally those crimes that do not involve any form of physical harm. They are typically crimes…

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Child Endangerment Laws, Charges And Statute of Limitations

Child Endangerment: Legal Definition, Charges, and Defense Understanding Child Endangerment Child endangerment is a form of child abuse. If you put a child in a situation where they can be seriously hurt, then you can be charged with child endangerment. People who are charged with child endangerment often commit assault….

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Healthcare Fraud + Laws, Charges & Statute of Limitations

Healthcare Fraud: White-Collar Crime and Federal Penalties What is Healthcare Fraud? Healthcare fraud is considered a white-collar crime. It consists of filing illegitimate health care claims to make profits. The fraudulent activity can be committed by either a healthcare practitioner or a consumer. Statistics show that healthcare fraud costs the…

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Medicare Fraud + Laws, Charges & Statute of Limitations

White-Collar Crime: Understanding Healthcare Fraud What is White-Collar Crime and Healthcare Fraud? White-collar crime is a nonviolent, financially motivated crime committed by someone working for the government or a business. An example of white-collar crime is healthcare fraud. Healthcare fraud occurs when there is an intentional submission of false information…

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CFTC Defense Lawyers

Understanding the Role of the CFTC and Facing Investigations Working hand-in-hand with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the CFTC is an agency that does not hold back when investigating violations regarding futures, options, commodities, and other related areas. In fact, its team of investigators and…

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New York Penal Law 275.05: Manufacture of unauthorized recordings in the second degree

The State of New York and Unauthorized Recordings The State of New York has strict laws in place to protect the rights of artists and performers. It is illegal to profit unlawfully from another person’s performance, including recording and selling their performances without permission or the legal rights to do…

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New York Vehicle and Traffic Law 1192.3: Driving while intoxicated

New York Vehicle and Traffic Law 1192.3: Driving While Intoxicated In the state of New York, a driver may be charged with driving while intoxicated if he or she has a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher. However, drivers may still be taken into custody if other facts make…

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New York Penal Law 145.30: Unlawfully posting advertisements

New York Penal Law 145.30: Unlawfully posting advertisements Much like the “No Soliciting” sign that hangs from the doors of many homes and businesses in New York City, there are also “Post no bills” signs throughout the city. In short, there are specific areas for advertising and selling and places…

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New York Penal Code 176.45: Life settlement fraud in the fifth degree

An Overview of Life Settlement Fraud In order to understand the nuances of life settlement fraud, it’s important to have a basic understanding of life settlements in general. Put simply, a life settlement is a transaction between a life insurance policy owner and an insurance provider. The policy owner sells…

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New York Vehicle and Traffic Law 1212: Reckless driving Lawyers

Reckless Driving in New York: Understanding the Consequences Reckless driving is among the most serious traffic offenses in the state of New York. This is because it is considered to be a misdemeanor charge as opposed to an infraction. Therefore, you could have a criminal record if you are convicted…

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New York Penal Law 165.30: Fraudulent accosting

New York Penal Law 165.30: Fraudulent Accosting Fraudulent accosting is a crime that involves stopping another person in the middle of the crowd with the intention to defraud or trick that person. The most common examples are standing near a stadium or a theater and trying to sell them some…

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New York Penal Law 165.71: Trademark counterfeiting in the third degree

Trademark counterfeiting is a major problem in New York, particularly in New York City. A common site on the streets of the Big Apple is that of vendors hawking designer products that are priced well below the actual market price for these items. This is done because the products being…

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New York Penal Law 165.09: Auto stripping in the third degree

Auto stripping is a term that describes stealing vehicle parts or vandalizing those parts. In the real sense, a car is stripped to remove the most valuable parts of the car that have a better market to sell them for profit. Under the New York Penal Code 165: 09, you…

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New York Penal Law 245.11: Public display of offensive sexual material

The New York Penal Code makes it a crime to display sexually explicit material in a store window, showcase, rack, wall, door, or in any other manner that is visible to the public. The New York Penal Code defines sexually explicit material as being depictions that feature the human body,…

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New York Penal Law 185.15: Fraudulent disposition of property subject to a conditional sale contract

Contracts and the Crime of Fraudulent Disposition of Subject Due to a Conditional Sale Contract Contracts used in a variety of purposes often give clear directions regarding payment, particularly if payment is not completed at the time of sale. In some situations, violating a contract stipulation could also be a…

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New York Penal Code 178.25: Criminal Diversion of Prescription Medication and Prescriptions in the First Degree

Abuse of Controlled Prescription Medication and Penal Code 178.25 Abuse of controlled prescription medication has been on the rise in recent years. Law enforcement and the court system have been battling the unauthorized sale of controlled substances, and they take this issue very seriously in New York and all across…

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New York Penal Law 185.10: Fraudulent disposition of mortgaged property

Real Estate Fraud: Understanding Fraudulent Disposition of Mortgaged Property Real estate markets across the country are very sensitive markets, which rely heavily on the continued trust of banks and mortgage lenders. Because of this, there are laws in almost all areas of the country that protect lenders against fraudulent mortgage-related…

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New York Penal Law 260.34: Misrepresentation by a child day care provider

Ensuring the Safety of Children: Misrepresentation by a Child Day Care Provider in New York Ensuring the safety of children is extremely important and considered a significant issue in all areas of the country. In New York, there are many different laws in place that are designed to help protect…

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New York Penal Law 135.55: Substitution of children

If a person is entrusted with the care of a minor, he or she is expected to protect that child’s best interests at all times. In the event that a caregiver returns to a parent with another child, he or she is said to have substituted the child, which is…

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New York Penal Code 220.45: Criminally possessing a hypodermic instrument

Understanding the Laws Regarding Possession of Hypodermic Needles in New York Although most people are already aware that it is illegal to buy, sell, or manufacture illegal substances, not as many people are aware that it is also illegal to possess a hypodermic needle in the state of New York….

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New York Penal Law 165.17: Unlawful use of credit card, debit card or public benefit card

What Is Unlawful Use Of An Electronic Card? The unlawful use of a credit or debit card can result in billions of dollars that are lost for taxpayers and those who use the banks and other businesses that give the cards to customers. Misuse of a public benefits card also…

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New York Penal Law 210.45: Making a punishable false written statement

New York Penal Code 210.45: Perjury Under Oath In the state of New York, penal code 210.45 deals with perjuring yourself under oath. Most people are familiar with perjury in the context of live courtroom testimony. While this is certainly a common type of perjury, people can also perjure themselves…

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New York Penal Code 265.05: Unlawful possession of a weapon upon school grounds

Understanding Unlawful Possession of a Weapon Upon School Grounds in New York According to the New York State weapons statute, the word “weapon” is defined broadly. It refers to a variety of guns, including spring and air guns. An air gun can be a pellet or BB gun. It is…

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New York Penal Law 125.11: Aggravated criminally negligent homicide

Understanding Aggravated Criminally Negligent Homicide in New York The crime of homicide normally involves intentionally taking the life of another human being. However, in the state of New York, if you unintentionally take the life of a police or peace officer during a negligent act, you can be charged with…

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New York Penal Law 125.26: Aggravated murder

Purposely Causing the Death of Somebody: Understanding Aggravated Murder Charges in New York Purposely causing the death of somebody means you may have a homicide charge. New York criminal code has a variety of offenses in terms of causing the death of somebody else, including not just homicide but also…

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New York Penal Code 220.46: Criminal injection of a narcotic drug

New York takes drug related offenses very seriously. While most people know it is a crime to sell narcotics to others, some are unaware that injecting someone with a narcotic is also a crime. Below is a brief overview of New York penal code 220.46 which is the criminal injection…

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New York Penal Law 145.25: Reckless Endangerment of Property

Reckless Endangerment of Property: Understanding the Charges and Consequences Crashing a vehicle that doesn’t belong to you, setting a house on fire, or destroying any type of property are all examples of the reckless endangerment of property. A lawyer fighting the charges will try to prove that the person didn’t…

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New York Penal Code 220.77: Operating as a major trafficker

Being Charged with Operating as a Major Trafficker in New York Being charged with a drug offense in New York is serious business. When it comes to drug charges, some are far more serious than others. Violating New York’s penal code 220.77 of operating as a major trafficker carries stiff…

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New York Vehicle and Traffic Law 1192.1: Driving while ability impaired

How a DWAI Can Affect Certain Areas of Your Life If you have been arrested for the crime of Driving While Ability Impaired, or DWAI, you’re going to have a long road ahead of you, and no doubt many questions. DWAI is a serious offense and it’s going to affect…

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