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....
Though you may think it is "no big deal", the truth of the matter is, borrowing medication from a friend or family member could actually end in all of you facing serious consequences. To avoid these unnecessary criminal charges, it is important to understand laws that...
When you hold a federal firearms license and operate a Texas gun business, the chance of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms auditing your business at some point is high. Under the terms of the Gun Control Act, the ATF may conduct an inspection of your...
As a nurse, if you are facing first-time charges for driving while intoxicated, you may be deeply worried about how a conviction might impact your life and career. In Texas, the Board of Nursing may suspend or revoke your license if it finds you have committed a...
Fentanyl trafficking is increasing across Texas and the rest of the United States. If you currently face a fentanyl trafficking charge, you may have valid concerns about the severity of the penalties you may face if that charge leads to a conviction. Because of the...
Often, people who struggle with substance abuse also struggle with drug charges. If you find yourself hitting a wall for recovery, it may be due to other mental health conditions. According to MentalHealth.gov, mental health problems may impact whether a person...
Wiring money offers a quick way to help family, friends and strangers in need, but some abuse the service to engage in criminal acts. Those accused of wire fraud may use various scams to part individuals from their money. The Federal Trade Commission explores...
