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Amanda S. Marshall
Former U.S. Attorney
(Local Counsel)

Lynette Byrd
Former Assistant
U.S. Attorney

Roger Bach
Former Special
Agent
(OIG & DEA)

Joe Brown
Former U.S. Attorney

Dr. Nick Oberheiden
Attorney & Founder

Criminal Law & Process, PPP fraud

What are the Red Flags for PPP Loan Fraud?

Last Updated: 2022-12-05 Due to a high volume of calls, we are unable to take on more PPP clients at this time. However, we have created a list of PPP resources that should help you with any challenges that you might have. PPP Resources: Find an attorney to defend...

Criminal Law & Process, PPP fraud

What are the Charges for PPP Loan Fraud?

Last Updated: 2022-12-05 Due to a high volume of calls, we are able to only take those PPP clients who have received a PPP loan greater than $100,000. If your loan is less, we have created a list of PPP resources that should help you with any challenges that you...

Criminal Law & Process, Subpoenas

Does a Subpoena Have to Be Served in Person?

Last Updated: 2022-12-05 Being served with a subpoena immediately leaves you with lots of questions, and the subpoena itself provides very few answers. It also provides you with very little time to get your bearings and make the decisions you need to make in order to protect yourself. If you...

SEC Investigation

Understanding SEC Investigations

What happens during an SEC investigation? Our federal securities fraud defense lawyers explain. Last Updated: 2022-12-04 Each year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brings hundreds of civil and administrative enforcement actions against individuals and companies for violations of the nation’s securities laws. Within the SEC, the Division of...

Target Letters

I Received a Target Letter from the FBI, DOJ or U.S. Attorney Office… Now What?

Call the Federal Defense Law Firm and Former Justice Department Prosecutors of Oberheiden P.C. Today: Free & Confidential Last Updated: 2022-12-04 There are two ways to look at an FBI target letter The obvious way is to see the seriousness of its message; after all, FBI target letters essentially announce...

Criminal Law & Process

BLM Mining Violations

Violations of U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Mining Requirements Can Lead to Substantial Penalties The ability for private citizens and businesses to mine on public land dates back to the enactment of the federal Mining Law of 1872. However, this ability is subject to several limitations and restrictions, and...

Criminal Law & Process, Criminal Process

What Happens After an Indictment?

In many ways, a federal criminal indictment represents the end of one process and the start of another. The government's investigation is over, and now the focus shifts to preparing for—and winning—in court. But, even after an indictment, it is still possible to favorably resolve the defendant's case prior to...

supreme court overturns doctors opioid convictions

Criminal Law & Process, Healthcare Fraud, Opioid Crisis

The U.S. Supreme Court Just Overturned Two Doctors’ Opioid Convictions. What Does This Mean for You?

In a notable decision for doctors who prescribe opioid medications to their patients, the U.S. Supreme Court recently overturned the convictions of two doctors who were charged with illegally dispensing opioids—potentially filling hundreds of thousands of unlawful prescriptions between 2011 and 2015. The Supreme Court's decision in Ruan v. United...

Criminal Law & Process, SEC Investigation

What Happens At An SEC Interview?

If the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating you or your company, you may receive a request to sit for an interview. While meeting with SEC agents and putting the facts on the table can be helpful in some cases, it can also be dangerous if you don't...