Insurance Fraud and Federal Prosecutions

Although there is no specific federal statute prohibiting insurance fraud because there is a nexus with interstate commerce, federal prosecution for fraudulent conduct may be sought under a variety of different statutes.

Types of Healthcare Fraud and Criminal Ramifications

Healthcare fraud is a prevalent crime. Federal healthcare fraud involves fraudulent conduct with respect to any federal healthcare program or plan that provides health benefits to an individual. The plan or program is funded by the United States either directly or by way of a state healthcare fund.

SCHOOL SEARCHES

The basic requirement for a search of a student is the reasonableness of the search. If the school officials have a reasonable belief that the search will produce evidence that the student has violated any rules of the school, the officials may search the student.

What to Do When You Have Been Arrested

After an accused has been arrested for committing a crime, what happens next and what should he do next? Once an officer has taken the accused into custody, he is no longer free to walk away, and the arrest is complete. An arrest is only proper and legal if the officer has probable cause to believe that the accused committed an offense or was about to commit an offense. An arrest is also proper when it is being conducted pursuant to an arrest warrant. However, if the warrant is not valid, numerous other issues will be raised.

Jury Selection in Capital Cases

In a case in which a defendant may face the death penalty, jury selection takes on additional and different concerns than those faced in jury selection generally. The nature of the case, penalty phase procedures and length of the case are all additional factors that must be taken into consideration.