Spencer & Associates | Proven Health Care Fraud Representation in Dallas, TX Because health care fraud results in hundreds of billions of dollars in losses to the healthcare industry and government benefit programs each year, the federal government pursues these crimes vigorously. If you’re the subject of a federal health care fraud investigation, you should know that you potentially face years of imprisonment and fines running into the tens of thousands if you’re convicted. You’ll also have to confront damage to your reputation and career. Charges of overbilling, phantom billing,…Read More
Spencer & Associates | An Experienced Health Care Fraud Defense Firm in Dallas, TX If you’re charged with health care fraud by a federal or state agency, it can have dire financial, professional and personal consequences for you and your family. Whether your alleged offense is charging for unnecessary procedures, upcoding, phantom billing or unbundling, you’re facing serious allegations that could potentially derail the course of your life, whether you are convicted or not. To avoid or prevent the most serious outcomes, such as prison time, treble damages or loss…Read More
Spencer & Associates | Experienced White Collar Legal Defense in Dallas, TX If you’ve been accused of or charged with healthcare fraud, you’re facing serious and far-reaching repercussions in both your professional and personal life. In fact, if fraud is proven, you could be looking at incarceration, fines, professional sanctions and reputational damage, the effects of which linger long after litigation has ended. Perhaps you have already been the subject of a federal probe, where investigators spent months gathering compelling evidence against you from your billing records or communications. This…Read More
In this article, you can discover… What qualifies as federal wire fraud in Texas. How banks in Texas detect and report suspicious wire fraud activity. When you should bring in a criminal defense attorney during a wire fraud investigation. What Qualifies As Federal Wire Fraud? Wire fraud and mail fraud are nearly identical under federal law, with one key difference: the method you’re using to conduct the illicit activities. Wire fraud involves the use of electronic communications, such as phone calls, emails, or internet transactions, to carry out a fraudulent…Read More
For those charged federally for a white-collar crime, there are few factors that can carry as much weight in a plea agreement as cooperation. An individual who is willing to assist in criminal investigations is more likely to be given much more favorable terms in a plea deal. If you are unsure what cooperation entails and how it will impact the outcome of your case when facing federal white-collar crime charges, it is important that you speak to an experienced Dallas, TX white-collar crime lawyer. What Is Involved In Cooperation? Cooperation in a…Read More
Although white-collar crimes are generally considered to be non-violent crimes that often have no single victim like other criminal offenses, the consequences of a white-collar crime conviction can be both serious and long-term. Many white-collar crimes rely heavily on information and evidence gathered from computers. Since computer information can be manipulated, it is important that prosecutors ensure digital traces have not been falsified or insufficiently documented and that the evidence is handled and distributed securely. Many white-collar crimes are charged federally because of the use of the Internet and computers…Read More
Three East Texas women were recently indicted in an $8 million mortgage fraud scheme. One of the three women has been dubbed the "Short Sale Queen." In addition to mortgage fraud, the three were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to submit false statements to a federally insured financial institution. Three digital companies, including Short Sale Queen, LLC, were used to find homeowners in the pre-foreclosure short sale process and then help the homeowners list the properties for sale. After obtaining a signed listing agreement with the homeowners, fake documents,…Read More
A Plano, TX pharmacist was recently sentenced to 17 years and six months in prison and ordered to pay $115 million in restitution for committing healthcare fraud against the Department of Labor (DOL). According to evidence submitted at trial, the pharmacist was submitting fraudulent claims for prescription compounded creams for those injured in Texas workers’ compensation accidents. The pharmacist, along with others he brought into the scheme, conspired to pay doctors to prescribe medically unnecessary compound creams for injured federal workers. The doctors were paid millions in illegal bribes and kickbacks for prescribing these…Read More
Immunity is a powerful tool that is often wielded by federal prosecutors, particularly for white-collar crimes. While an offer of immunity can feel like a lifeline, allowing you to largely escape penalties for a white-collar crime, it is not an ironclad guarantee. If you do not have a full understanding of an offer of immunity, you could find yourself with a deal you did not expect. It is virtually never a good idea to attempt to negotiate an offer of immunity on your own without a knowledgeable federal defense attorney. You could…Read More
Bank fraud is a serious federal crime. It can entail a list of illegal activities, including fraudulent transactions, money laundering, and the use of fake identities and documents. Having a legal representative who is well-versed in the federal laws that govern these cases and the legal arguments that can fight the charges is crucial to a strong defense. Consider some common examples of how our Dallas, TX bank fraud attorneys may be able to help you challenge bank fraud charges. Lack Of Intent To Defraud A key element of bank fraud cases is intent,…Read More