Bank fraud is a white-collar crime. It can happen at any level, but most often, it becomes a federal offense when you find yourself facing charges. Cornell Law School explains there are two ways to commit bank fraud. What this means is that the prosecution must prove...
The Miranda warning is something that many people know about especially because of its common recitation on shows about police officers. However, many people do not know about the specific details of the Miranda warning. Many people do not even know when it begins to...
Fraud charges often carry bigger potential penalties with them than some people may think. However, mail fraud in particular harbor enormous penalties that could alter a person's entire future. Just what about mail fraud makes it such a heavy impact charge? To start,...
Texas medical providers are finding themselves at the center of ZPIC audits more and more often. Federally charged with preventing medicare fraud and overpayments, these audits serve an important function but can be unnerving to those subjected to one. Responding...
Though not many people consider prescription drugs in the same mental category as street drugs, they can actually hold similarly large legal repercussions. Purchasing from an unauthorized source or borrowing from friends could lead to serious legal issues. It is...
If you are like most people, you post regularly on social media. While you may know to stay silent when it comes to incriminating yourself, you may not realize that the courts can also use your social media as evidence against you. According to the National Law...
Healthcare fraud costs the U.S. government billions of dollars every year and beneficiaries must be alert to the possibility of fraudulent activities. Criminals use a variety of ways to obtain patient information they can use in their fraudulent schemes and...
As June 30 quickly approaches, you are probably busy gathering financial information for your Free Application for Federal Student Aid. After all, June 30 is the deadline for most college-bound students to request federal grants, loans and work-study dollars. Your...
Medicare fraud can occur when durable medical equipment is inappropriately dispensed or prescribed. Doctors order and use medical devices, including everything from wheelchairs to x-ray machines, to help patients. Using these items without following federal and state...
Controlled substances are usually highly regulated due to their potential for abuse and dependence. Created by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), drug schedules categorize different controlled substances according to the risk they pose to the public....
