Civil Litigation
Middle Tennessee Federal Criminal Defense Law Blog
Do you work in the mortgage industry? Don’t commit fraud
As a mortgage industry professional, you’re familiar with all the laws, rules and regulations that govern what you can and can’t do. But even though you know right from wrong, there may come a time when you make an honest mistake or go down the wrong path for what you...
How electronic health records are leading to fraud investigations
Electronic health record (EHR) software was designed to keep patients safer. Aside from just eliminating problems with clarity and readability in handwritten medical records, EHRs were supposed to make it easy for physicians to coordinate patient care with other...
Tennessee-based engineer is charged by federal prosecutors
One may not think that the coating inside a soda can would get someone into trouble, let alone federal criminal charges. But any valuable information can become part of an alleged criminal act if it was shared illegally, and people facing these sorts of charges need a...
Forgery is a serious crime with serious consequences
When it comes to financial documentation, the temptation to forge documents is too great for some people to turn down. As one of the most serious white collar crimes, a forgery conviction can result in a large fine and imprisonment among other consequences.There are...
Common examples of mail fraud
The phrase "mail fraud" is a broad definition that encompasses any scheme designed to deprive another person of property via the United States postal service.As a federal offense, a mail fraud conviction can result in serious penalties, including but not limited to,...
There are many defenses to charges of domestic violence
Domestic violence charges are serious, as a conviction can result in prison time, community service, restraining orders and an impact on your professional life. And that's just the start.Rather than hope for the best when your day in court arrives, it's critical to...
The penalties are stiff for Tennessee protective order violations
"Protective orders" can be referred to in a variety of ways in Murfreesboro and other parts of Tennessee. They're sometimes called "restraining orders," and other times, they are referred to as "orders of protection". Each of these legal documents has the same...
How can you avoid Medicare fraud charges?
Both Tennessee and federal officials are serious about cutting down on health insurance and Medicare fraud. This is one of the reasons why they urge consumers to be on the lookout for health care scams. There are certain steps that you should take as a medical...
Health care fraud and the Anti-Kickback Statute
As a medical professional, such as a doctor or nurse, you're familiar with what you are and are not permitted to do in regard to how you treat patients. However, when it comes to billing standards, such as how to bill an insurance company or Medicare, you may not have...
What’s the best assault defense strategy?
Any type of criminal charge associated with assault has the potential to impact your life in many ways, such as a restraining order from the victim or a prison sentence.The way you defend yourself against charges of assault and battery depends largely on the...
