A new bill to come across the President's desk looks to make a change to sentencing and rehabilitation of convicted drug offenders. The Senate passed it recently with a sweeping vote of 87-12, which is the result of years of negotiation. Essentially, the bill aims to...
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Year: 2018
Drug trafficking charges are serious criminal charges
Drug trafficking charges are serious criminal charges and carry potentially significant and stiff penalties and consequences. It is important for any accused individual facing them to understand what drug charges include, the penalties they are facing and their...
The basics of white collar crimes
White collar crimes are a category of crimes that can lead to serious penalties and consequences for accused individuals. White collar crimes can fall into the category of federal offenses that accused individuals should be familiar with. White collar crimes are...
Criminal defense options for drug charges and accusations
Criminal drug charges can include charges for prescription drugs in some circumstances as well as prohibited drugs. In circumstances when prescription drugs are fraudulently obtained or possessed, serious consequences may apply. Additionally, if prescription drugs are...
Machine learning being turned towards Medicare fraud detection
Machine learning and similar technologies have the potential to have impacts on many different areas. A recent study indicates that this could well include the health care fraud detection process. The study was by researchers at Florida Atlantic University. In the...
Texas General Hospital fails to meet minimum safety standards
Texas General Hospital recently lost its ability to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid system. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Grand Prairie hospital failed to meet minimum health and safety standards. Between May and August,...