Dearborn Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys

Bundling defendants in conspiracies allows the government to connect a wide variety of people in the same case and play them against each other. Strikingly, the law does not require that co-defendants worked together, talked with each other, or even know each other to convict them of this federal crime.

• 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)

There are different indications that your practice may be under DEA investigation. The obvious signals of federal investigations include contact from federal agencies. If you receive a target letter, a grand jury subpoena or a request to produce patient records by a commercial insurance company or the government itself, you should assume there is a reason for them to contact you. In addition to government inquiries, federal agents showing up at your office, or a search warrant, you should stay alert if patients report to you that investigators approached them about you.

If you have concerns that your business is on the government’s radar, don’t hesitate to call an experienced attorney for legal representation. A criminal defense lawyer familiar with government prosecutions can tell you whether there is an investigation and, if so, what your exposure may be if the government decides to move forward. Most importantly, the earlier you call the right attorney, the higher the chances to resolve things before the case gets out of control and the government decides to prosecute, which may lead to federal conviction.

If your case is a federal case, you should hire a Dearborn federal criminal defense lawyer experienced in criminal law and especially federal crimes. You should not hire just any lawyer for a complex federal government investigation, where your life, your livelihood, and your family are at risk.

Dr. Nick Oberheiden has served individual and corporate clients in hundreds of government investigations, federal litigation matters, and in particular, healthcare fraud defense cases. Nick does not use junior lawyers, paralegals, or administrative assistants and all clients receive Nick’s personal attention. You should call Nick’s law office at 888-680-1745 if you have questions about a federal situation. Ask Nick about his experience and success rate in federal court and cases like yours and experience an honest, fully transparent lawyer.

The price in any criminal case depends on your personal exposure, the litigation strategy, and the stage of your case. If the FBI contacts you, but there is no case filed against you, there shouldn’t be a need for a bigger retainer. If you are indicted, and want Nick to take over plea negotiations or your trial, Nick will work with you to find a compromise between what is needed to defend your case and your budget.