Fraud has a fairly strict definition that states that it must be intentional deception for unlawful gains or to deprive another person of their right to property, money or another legal right. Fraud allegations are serious, but not all cases of supposed fraud actually...
White Collar Crime
White Collar Crime
Louisiana medical pros accused of health care fraud and more
If you drive about an hour southeast of Baton Rouge, you will arrive in Metairie. A 37-year-old chiropractor who owned and operated his practice there has been accused of defrauding a health care benefit program by submitting claims for chiropractic services that...
What are RICO crimes?
RICO crimes are those that fall under the umbrella of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act -- also known as RICO. This act was implemented back in 1970, when it went into effect. The goal was to crack down on organized crime. As such, these crimes...
White collar crime: a broad umbrella of vigorously prosecuted offenses
Louisiana residents are accused of all types of crime, of course. Criminal charges filed by prosecutors range widely across a virtual A-Z catalog of alleged wrongdoing. A full-service criminal defense law firm might reasonably be engaged in representing individuals...
What is Medicaid fraud and what are its consequences?
Most people who use Medicaid do so because they have limited resources to pay for health coverage. Many of its participants and providers abide by policy rules. Yet, you may find yourself accused of Medicaid fraud if you tried to receive benefits than were not due you...
Louisiana man admits to embezzling more than $760,000
When Robert Burton of Madisonville, Louisiana, was president of Omnis Health Inc., he embezzled more than $760,000 from the Nashville-based company through fraudulent reimbursement claims. Burton, 50, pled guilty to his embezzlement scheme in early May. He now faces...
