In criminal law, aggravated offenses typically involve the use of a weapon. For example, if a person decides to rob a convenience store using a handgun, prosecutors may charge him or her with aggravated burglary or aggravated assault. It is possible to have an...
Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and others who work in pharmacies process a broad range of types of prescriptions on a daily basis. While most prescriptions that come through a pharmacy may well be legitimate, some may be fraudulent, exposing pharmacy staff member...
When you think of embezzlement charges, Ponzi schemes or corrupt politicians may immediately come to mind. The truth is, embezzlement is not always a sensational event. Anyone who has control of someone else's property or money and uses it for their own personal gain,...
Anyone in Los Angeles who occupies a position that involves the exercise of governmental, executive or professional authority will almost certainly see their actions scrutinized. Exchanges of any types of benefits involving such individuals can quickly escalate to...
A federal investigation may uncover substantial evidence that could assist a prosecutor in proving fraud. Someone facing felony fraud charges has a right to a jury trial. However, after reviewing evidence and hearing witness testimonies, a jury may decide to provide...
When people hear "Medicare fraud," doctors and pharmacists often come to mind. Unsurprisingly, big cases involving pharmaceutical fraud can increase public suspicion of medical administrative practices. In 2019, 29 states filed a lawsuit against CVS Health Corp, one...
Medicare and Medicaid are federally funded health insurance programs that provide medical coverage to elderly and low-income individuals, respectively. Because pharmaceutical fraud involving Medicare or Medicaid costs taxpayers money, you can potentially suffer very...
Wire fraud is a federal offense. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the law regarding wire fraud is essentially the same as mail fraud. The primary difference is that, instead of using the mail, the person uses interstate wire communications. Wire fraud...
For the most part, you do not face personal liability for the employee actions you take at work — unless, of course, you commit a crime such as embezzlement, computer fraud, etc. However, your personal liability risk increases if you work as a supervisor, manager or...
The largest health care bribery and fraud case in California's history resulted in 15 months of imprisonment for a former hospital owner who purportedly allowed the scheme to continue. What began as a hospital purchase allegedly enabled the continuance of a complex...
