If you are facing federal charges, you may hear about something called a “change of plea” hearing. This is the court hearing where a person tells the judge they want to change their plea, usually from “not guilty” to “guilty.” A federal criminal defense lawyer can help you understand what this means and whether it…
Healthcare fraud is taken very seriously, and in some situations, it can turn into a federal case. Many people think it only applies to large, intentional schemes, but even what seems like a simple billing mistake or business issue can sometimes lead to federal charges. Knowing when this could happen helps you spot the risks…
Federal investigations can take a long time and often move slowly. If you recently learned that federal agents are investigating you or your business, you may be wondering how long the process will take. The truth is that the timeline can be very different from case to case. The length of a federal investigation usually…
For any Texas doctor, getting a certified letter from the Texas Medical Board can be very stressful. The letter usually tells you that a complaint has been filed against you. At first, the complaint may not include many details and may only use broad phrases like “unprofessional conduct.” While clear medical malpractice is an obvious…
In these investigations, there are often informants who decide to give the government information about fraudulent billing. Sometimes these people are whistleblowers. They may work inside the company, believe something illegal is happening, want it to stop, and do not want to be involved in the wrongdoing. They may secretly give this information to the…
The U.S. Constitution gives people the right to have a trial without unreasonable delay if they are accused of a crime. This right is important for two main reasons. First, evidence can get lost, and people can forget details as time passes, so having a trial sooner helps make sure it is fair. Second, it…
At Aaron L. Wiley Law, P.C., our federal internal investigation lawyers have many years of experience helping federal employees handle administrative investigations. These investigations can be stressful and confusing, but we walk you through each step. Whether you are named as a management official in an EEO complaint or are being investigated by an Office…
The Controlled Substances Act sets the federal rules for how controlled drugs are made, handled, and distributed. The Drug Enforcement Administration is the agency that enforces these rules. The DEA requires controlled drugs to move only through a secure, tracked system. This means that anyone who legally handles these drugs, such as manufacturers, distributors, doctors,…
In 1975, after the Watergate scandal exposed serious ethical problems and misconduct by high-level officials, Attorney General Edward Levi created OPR. His order told OPR to “receive and review any information concerning conduct by a department employee that may be in violation of law, regulations, or orders, or applicable standards of conduct.” During its 40-year…
A brief section of the federal mail and wire fraud laws was added by Congress in 1988 to address public corruption and individuals who violated their duty to act honestly. This one-sentence new section, known as Section 1346, gave rise to what is now known as “honest services fraud.” The sentence simply says, “For the…
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