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Why is Medical Insurance Fraud so Widespread in America?
Medical insurance fraud, a pervasive issue in the United States, continues to drain billions of dollars annually from healthcare systems. This complex problem stems from a confluence of factors, including systemic vulnerabilities, financial incentives, and evolving criminal tactics. If you or a loved one have been charged with medical insurance fraud, contacting an experienced white-collar…
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Unraveling the Complexities of Medicare Fraud: A Deep Dive
What is Medicare Fraud? Medicare fraud, a serious federal white-collar crime, involves the deliberate deception of Medicare to obtain financial gain. It’s a complex issue with far-reaching consequences, affecting both individual beneficiaries and the entire healthcare system. Here at Goldstein & Orr, we have decades of experience successfully representing clients charged with medicare fraud. The…
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STRAW PURCHASING OF FIREARMS; 18 U.S.C. § 932
Straw Purchasing of Firearms, Title 18 U.S.C. § 932, is a new statute passed in 2022 that has received considerable attention from state and federal law enforcement and prosecutors alike. Joint task forces have been set up across the country, and specifically along the Southern Texas border, to target individuals who are allegedly purchasing firearms…
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Illegal Entry and Illegal Re-entry to the United States
At Goldstein & Orr, we understand the struggles various non-citizens and non-residents face in-light of ever-changing United States Immigration and legal status laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Non-citizens and non-residents can be criminally charged pursuant to Federal Statutes, 8 U.S. Code § 1325 and § 1326, that respectively govern illegal entry and…
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Suspension/Revocation of Army and Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) and Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Privileges
If you have been notified by the military that you are facing a suspension or revocation of your AAFES[1] and DeCA[2] privileges, you should immediately seek an experienced and successful defense team. As soon as you are provided with this notification, you only have 10 days to respond in writing in order to prevent the…
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Federal Asset Forfeiture: Petition for Remission or Mitigation of Forfeitures and Penalties Incurred
If your cash, property, building, airplane, boat, or vehicle was seized by a federal law enforcement agent, you likely received a Notice of Seizure and Information to Claimants CAFRA Form. You likely had an unpleasant encounter with law enforcement, and they seized your asset without any explanation, while also accusing you of a criminal act….
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Res Ipsa Criminal: Criminalizing Civil Negligence: Gerry Goldstein NACDL 2023 White Collar Seminar
Res Ipsa Criminal: Criminalizing Civil Negligence NACDL’s 2023 White Collar Seminar October 18-21, 2023 Presented by: GERRY GOLDSTEIN 310 South Saint Marry’s Street, Suite 2900 San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 226-1463 GerryGoldsteinLaw@gmail.com OVERCRIMINALIZATION AS A DEFENSE: Federal criminal law has come a long way since the Crimes Act of 1790, which…
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RES IPSA CRIMINAL: CRIMINALIZING CIVIL NEGLIGENCE
RES IPSA CRIMINAL: CRIMINALIZING CIVIL NEGLIGENCE NACDL’s 2023 White Collar Seminar October 18-21, 2023 Presented by: Cynthia Orr Goldstein & Orr 310 South Saint Mary’s Street, Suite 2900 San Antonio, Texas 78205 1. Res Ipsa Criminal will discuss the criminalization of conduct that, without more, would result in finding civil liability. The…
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Accused Law Professor Reinstated After Accuser Found ‘Not Credible”
Is voter fraud considered a white collar crime?
Voter fraud is the illegal interference with the process of an election. It is considered a serious crime, as it undermines the integrity of the democratic process and undermines public trust in the nation’s electoral system. Voter fraud can take many forms, including voter impersonation, double voting, vote buying, and voter registration fraud. The question…
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