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
Attorney & Founder
What is Government Contract Fraud?
Government contract fraud occurs when there is a misrepresentation or concealment of a material fact made to the government or an omission of a material fact regarding the contracting and procurement process. There are many types of government contract fraud, including compliance fraud, cross-charging and mischarging, violations of the Truth...
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Embezzlement and Bank Fraud
Embezzlement Overview Embezzlement is a form a theft. Embezzlement occurs when an individual is entrusted with his or her employer's money and this individual converts this money for their own use. A common example of embezzlement is an employee stealing company funds. Embezzlement can be both a state and federal...
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What is Government Grant Fraud?
Federal grants are a critical part of the U.S. economy. Because of this, the selection, awards, and maintenance of government grants are subject to various laws and regulations to maintain the integrity of the system, prevent fraud, and prosecute individuals and entities who have engaged in grant fraud. The federal...
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What is Federal Program Fraud?
Federal program fraud is a federal offense and refers to the theft of funds from a federal program.The federal government aggressively prosecutes cases of federal program fraud because the fraud involved is against the United States and its federally funded programs.Charges could result in significant fines, imprisonment, or both.Section 666...
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Medical Billing Fraud Allegations Related to Sleep Apnea Implant Therapy
It has been more than 15 years since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first approved implant therapy as an alternative to continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) machines for the treatment of sleep apnea. Over the past decade and a half, this implant therapy, or implantable treatment, for sleep...
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Healthcare Fraud Involving Home Sleep Studies: What Do California Doctors and Service Providers Need to Know?
A recent trend in healthcare fraud enforcement involves private insurers and the federal government targeting doctors who recommend patients for home sleep studies (HSS) and HSS service providers. Currently, the insurance companies and federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
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What Accountants Need to Know About Tax Fraud
Oberheiden, P.C. Has National Experience in Tax Fraud Defense Cases: Former DOJ Tax Prosecutors Offer Competent Advice Not just since the case have tax fraud charges become more of a national phenomenon in federal criminal cases. Unlike in the past, when the government focused its investigations against those tax payors...
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Embezzlement and Theft from Indian Tribes
Don’t Experiment. Call Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Dr. Nick Oberheiden Today and Enjoy Life Again: 888-680-1745 Meet attorney Dr. Nick Oberheiden. Licensed in all federal courts in Oklahoma, North Dakota, and many other jurisdictions, Nick dedicates his entire practice to defending clients in federal criminal investigations. This focus produces results....
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Attempt and Conspiracy: What Targets of Federal Fraud Investigations Need to Know About 18 U.S.C. Section 1349
Diligent Federal Attorneys Defending Allegations of Fraud In terms of federal prosecution, 18 U.S.C. Section 1349 is one of the government's most-potent tools for exposing targets of federal investigations to severe criminal penalties. Titled, "Attempt and Conspiracy," 18 U.S.C. Section 1349 provides for prosecution in cases even where individuals...
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