Jacksonville White Collar Crimes
Government fraud
Anyone who has allegedly obtained money from the government through deception or false statements may be charged with government fraud because the government is both victim and prosecutor. There are many types of government fraud, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Procurement and contractor fraud: Fraud can be committed at the time a bid for government supplies or services is submitted, for example, using bribery to get the bid accepted. It can also involve fraudulent billing activities and a host of other practices.
- False claims and statements: Whenever false claims and statements have been made to obtain funds from the government, serious charges may be made, with associated harsh penalties. This type of criminal activity can be performed against a wide range of government transactions, including Social Security claims, defense contracts, or healthcare company fraud.
- Medicare/Medicaid fraud: Perhaps the most typical example of this type of government fraud is when healthcare providers file for procedures that were never performed or overestimate the costs of treatment in their claims.
Ignorance of the law may be a defense
As is true with any Jacksonville white collar crime, ignorance of the law is generally not a valid defense. But, throughout the country, including Jacksonville, white collar crime law looks at what the defendant may reasonably expect to know of the law. In other words, anyone who can show a valid misunderstanding of the law, combined with honorable intent, can be acquitted for this type of crime. We are experienced Jacksonville white collar criminal lawyers who know how to assess each case to provide the best defense for their clients.
Talk to a Lawyer Before You Talk to an Investigator
Making a false statement to a federal agent about an investigation is a federal crime. Many otherwise innocent people have been prosecuted months or years later for something a federal agent remembers (often without any notes or other proof) them saying. Please do not let this happen to you.
Contact us
Jacksonville white collar crime prosecutions are more and more frequent in these troubled times. If you are being investigated or have been charged with allegedly committing government fraud, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to represent you and protect your rights—immediately. Fallgatter Farmand & Catlin has extensive experience in federal as well as state criminal cases, along with years of federal prosecutor experience. We understand the intricate investigation strategies used by federal agencies to indict and attempt to see convicted those accused of white-collar crime.
Contact us online, or call our office today at (904) 353-5800, and we will arrange a consultation at no cost or obligation to discuss your concerns.
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