Little Rock Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer

Little Rock and all of Arkansas are experiencing new heights in federal law enforcement investigations. Not a week goes by without reports of alleged violations of federal law. Federal prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Little Rock with the help of investigators from the FBI, IRS, DEA, the Office of Inspector General, the Department of Homeland Security, and other federal law enforcement agencies prosecute these cases.

Many federal cases in Arkansas are brought as federal conspiracies. A federal conspiracy allows the government to connect different defendants into one single case. The defendants may have never worked together or may not even know each other. Charging conspiracy allows the government to play different defendants against each other. And, it demonstrates that each person contributed at least a small piece to the success of a criminal scheme. This is much easier than showing that each defendant masterminded the criminal plan. Classic examples of federal conspiracies are:

• Conspiracy to Commit Medicare Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1347; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Accept or Receive Illegal Kickbacks (42 U.S.C. 1320a-7(b)(b); 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Commit Obstruction of Justice (18 U.S.C. 1518, 1519; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Identity Theft (18 U.S.C. 1028A; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Make False Statements Relating to Healthcare Matters (18 U.S.C. 1035; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances (21 U.S.C. 841; 21 U.S.C. 846)
• Conspiracy to Commit Healthcare Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1347; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Commit Theft or Embezzlement in Connection with Healthcare (18 U.S.C. 669; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Attempt or Conspiracy to Commit Healthcare Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1349; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Commit Medicaid Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1347; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Commit Securities Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1348; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Unlawfully Use Health Information (42 U.S.C. 1320d-6; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Use Identification Information (18 U.S.C. 1028(a)(7); 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Commit Bribery (18 U.S.C. 201; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1341; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1343; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering (18 U.S.C. 1357; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1344; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Commit Tax Fraud (26 U.S.C. 7206; 18 U.S.C. 371)

Federal judges in Little Rock, Arkansas consider, and typically follow the uniform Federal Sentencing Guidelines. Under the guidelines, the U.S. Probation Office makes a sentencing suggestion to the presiding judge after a defendant pleads guilty or was convicted at trial. Probation officers follow a point system. Points can be added or reduced based on the role of the defendant, the gravity of the offense, prior criminal history, and other factors. At the sentencing hearing, the judge will hear the government’s and defense attorney’s arguments to determine the appropriate case outcome.

Pursuing an effective defense strategy is essential for fighting to avoid jail time. An experienced Little Rock federal criminal defense attorney quickly taking on the case can help. The sooner you consult the right lawyer, the more likely you will be able to explain your side of the story. You will have the chance to introduce defenses and explanations, and often, walk away without charges or jail time. If you want to minimize your chances to end up in federal prison, call our experienced Little Rock federal criminal defense lawyers right away.

When FBI or DEA agents want to interview you, you should politely decline. You should insist on your lawyer’s presence and you should never speak to federal law enforcement, regardless of how innocent you are, without first consulting a lawyer who can explain the significance of an interview to you.

If you receive a grand jury subpoena from the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Eastern or Western District of Arkansas, you should promptly get legal advice from a federal defense attorney. A subpoena most likely means you or your company are under government investigation. A federal grand jury must determine against whom to bring felony charges. The fact that your business is considered a source of information is troublesome, and you should not take this lightly. Many end up being charged because they missed the chance to clear their name and involvement when there was time to do so. Arkansas serving grand jury attorney Dr. Nick Oberheiden has represented countless companies and executives, physicians, and businesses in federal grand jury investigations. He’s built a hard to beat record of avoiding charges for his clients.

The easiest step in your case is to connect with Nick. Call 501-267-9880 and reach Nick directly. No secretary, no junior lawyer. Nick will find the time to discuss your questions, free and confidential, and will give you concrete and honest guidance on how he can help you without ruining your budget.