Nicholas B. Johnson
Former Prosecutor
Lynette Byrd
Former Assistant
U.S. Attorney
John Sellers
Former DOJ
U.S. Attorney
Linda Julin McNamara
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney
Dr. Nick Oberheiden
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When Can a Mobile Ambulance Ride Lead to Charges for Medicare Fraud?
Medicare's Strict Billing Rules for Mobile Ambulance Services Create Significant Risks for EMS Providers Emergency medical services (EMS) providers serve a critical role in our healthcare system. However, like all healthcare providers that bill Medicare for their services, they are subject to strict billing rules and regulations, and failure to...
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The Risk of Federal Prosecution for Mobile Radiology Fraud
The DOJ, CMS, and Other Federal Agencies are Aggressively Targeting Mobile Radiology Providers in Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Investigations Mobile radiology providers serve an essential function for hospice and nursing home residents as well as individuals who require home healthcare on a daily basis. By bringing x-ray equipment and trained...
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ICE and DHS Are Aggressively Targeting Companies in California and Texas. Here’s What You Need to Know.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are actively targeting California and Texas companies that hire workers from Mexico. If convicted, company owners and executives can face decades behind bars. With immigration issues taking center stage during the midterm elections and with the...
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Fighting Extradition from a Foreign Nation for Prosecution in the United States
Under U.S. federal law, most criminal offenses carry severe penalties including substantial fines and long-term imprisonment. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) places particular emphasis on prosecuting crimes involving illegal drugs, government and consumer fraud, physical and sexual violence, offenses against children, and offenses against the United States; and, in...
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How To Get Bond In Federal Court
Last Updated: 10-05-2026 Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. Criminal Defense Attorney Direct: 888-680-1745 Important Question The question of bond is one of the most important questions in the early stages of a federal criminal case. At the initial appearance, a federal magistrate judge decides if an individual accused of a federal...
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Appealing a Pre-Trial Detention Order (Bond)
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq.Criminal Defense AttorneyDirect: 888-680-1745 Overview At the initial appearance hearing shortly after an arrest, a U.S. magistrate judge decides whether or not a person accused of a federal crime will be released pending the resolution of the case (“bond”) or whether that person will remain in custody...
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What Happens In A Federal Criminal Case?
Last Updated: 10-05-2026 Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq.Criminal Defense AttorneyDirect: 888-680-1745 The attorneys of Oberheiden, P.C. are dealing with federal cases for their clients in courts across the country. Among the distinct qualifications of the attorneys of Oberheiden, P.C. is the combination of former service for the Department of Justice and...
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Important Differences between the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law
Last Updated: 10-04-2026 Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. Federal-Lawyer.com 888-680-1745 Including Weekends Attorney Lynette S. ByrdAnti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law Team LeadFormer DOJ AttorneyContact Lynette directly What works in other industries typically does not work in the healthcare industry. It is critical to understand that while it is more than common...
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What Constitutes a False Statement to Law Enforcement Agents?
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. Federal-Lawyer.com 888-680-1745 Including Weekends What Is the False Statements Act? The False Statements Accountability Act (18 U.S.C. § 1001) criminalizes the act of intentionally misleading a government agent. Congress enacted that statute “to protect the authorized functions of government departments and agencies from the perversion which...
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Avoiding Criminal Charges in Home Healthcare Fraud Investigations
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. www.federal-lawyer.com 888-680-1745 Including Weekends Oberheiden, P.C. Oberheiden, P.C. has a distinguished reputation for representing home health service providers facing federal investigations for healthcare fraud. Our team of former federal healthcare fraud prosecutors and experienced defense attorneys understands the investigative process, the risk factors and the defense...
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