Federal Insurance Fraud Defense Lawyer
Insurance fraud at the federal level is rampant. There are a lot of cases that the feds grab. Usually, it will have to involve large dollar amounts and sophistication where they need to investigate. Often, doctors are involved, attorneys are involved, and patients are involved.
So, if you or a loved one is involved in one of these federal insurance fraud cases, it's crucial to get an attorney to jump on it immediately. Time is of the essence in these cases.
They typically catch these people in insurance fraud cases at the federal level because somebody gets busted. That person doesn't want to get in trouble, so they start telling the federal government about other people involved in insurance fraud, which usually cracks most cases.
Another thing is that somebody will submit fraudulent documentation, and one of the federal branches will find out about it, and then they'll start their investigation.
They've got a little fraud department that's like a civil end. If they feel that there's criminal activity going on, they will pass it over to the criminal investigators. They obviously have more authority to execute search warrants and are a lot more aggressive regarding insurance fraud at the federal level.
Protecting Your Rights and Freedom
So, if you see one of these cases coming down the pike and you're a potential target, pick up your phone and call me today. We'll immediately start working on it so we can protect your rights, interests, reputation, and freedom. I will be your advocate, ensuring that your side of the story is heard.
A lot of times, the feds don't have the full picture, and they're still investigating it. They still have you as a target. Maybe they've even arrested you or a loved one regarding some sort of insurance fraud case, and you need an attorney right away. So, we get on it and find out exactly what's going on.
A lot of times, I'm able to get your version of events across to the federal government, the prosecutors, the FBI, the Secret Service, and Homeland Security and tell your side of the story so they can really get a full picture of what's going on.
Then, we have to make sure that we decide what your strategy is going to be at the beginning. Is it going to be a situation where we are going to enter into a plea bargain with the government, get a plea agreement, and negotiate with them, or is it going to be a situation where you're going to fight your case at a jury trial?
We're going to investigate and file motions. We have to decide that right from the beginning because that will drive the federal investigation, at least from the defense end. As your attorney, I will guide you through the entire process, making the right moves in your insurance fraud case to get you out of the system as quickly as possible.
Insurance fraud occurs often in the United States, and as a result, the Feds and Insurance companies are heavily monitoring any activity that raises suspicion of insurance fraud.
Our federal criminal lawyers have extensive experience and knowledge of insurance fraud, and we are familiar with all federal laws and procedures. We have successfully represented numerous clients facing insurance fraud charges, and we can effectively and competently represent you in your case.
Suppose you attempt to fraudulently collect on an insurance policy by putting false information on an insurance application/policy, destroying property for the sole purpose of collecting insurance money, or faking an accident or injury. In that case, you will be charged with insurance fraud.
A conviction of insurance fraud results in imprisonment, excessive fines, probation, parole, and restitution. This is why it is vital to retain an experienced federal attorney who is passionate and zealous about the client's cases.
Our law firms are the ones that will always have your best interest as a top priority. We are honest about your case and options, and we guarantee that we will do everything we can to get you the best results possible. If you or someone you know is facing insurance fraud charges, call the Hedding Law firm to discuss the details of your case and explore the potential for a positive resolution.
How to Get the Best Result in an Insurance Fraud Case?
If you or a loved one is charged with medical insurance fraud, you should hire a criminal defense attorney immediately. I've been handling these cases for 30 years.
I started working for the district attorney's office, then a superior court judge, and in the 1990s, I became a criminal defense attorney defending people like you. So these medical insurance fraud cases can come up in several different ways.
I usually see them when doctors and their employees receive money from the government—whether it's Medicare, MediCal, or some other government program.
They need to be properly handling the program, making money, and not abiding by the government's rules, and somehow the government finds out about it. The next thing you know, the person is under arrest, facing prison time, a felony on their record, and a host of other problems.
The critical thing is that you want to get an attorney working on it right away because, often, the government needs to have it right. The investigators and the police only look at it from one side. We want to make sure they also look at it from your side. That's where your attorney comes in.
Meeting with Prosecutors
I've met with agents and prosecutors before with my client to try to give them our side of the story to give them what's called a proffer.
Other times, there are better strategies than that, and we want to fight the case. But, of course, at different times, we want to negotiate and work out a resolution with a mitigation package and character letters to show them the type of person you are. You don't deserve to go to prison or even have a felony on your record.
They'll examine your criminal record, determine how much money was involved, whether other individuals were involved, and consider a host of other factors you want to know about.
What I have you do is have you come into the office. We sit down and go over the whole case. I encourage you to be honest and give me all the information you have.
I will help you design a plan to attack the case, whether we need to investigate it, file motions, or meet with the prosecutors. But first, I'll meet with their supervisor to see what we can do to resolve the case.
I suggest that if you or a loved one is charged with medical insurance fraud, pick up the phone. Ask for a meeting with Ron Hedding. Let me put my 30 years of experience to work for you.
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