Plea bargaining is a critical component of the criminal justice system in the United States, offering a mechanism for resolving cases without the need for a full trial. This process can be particularly significant in white-collar crime cases, where the complexities of evidence and potential penalties make the outcomes of trials uncertain and potentially...
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How being charged with obstruction of investigation can complicate white-collar crime cases
Obstruction of investigation refers to actions like falsifying evidence, tampering with witnesses, or refusing to comply with subpoenas—any efforts to interfere with an official investigation. These additional charges can complicate the defense strategy, leading to more severe penalties.
At Griffin Durham Tanner & Clarkson LLC, our Atlanta white collar criminal defense lawyers specialize in...
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What are the three stages of money laundering?
Money laundering is a sophisticated process used to disguise the origins of illegally obtained money, making it appear as if it has come from legitimate sources. Understanding the money laundering stages—placement, layering, and integration—provides insight into how criminal enterprises try to legitimize their illicit funds. This knowledge is crucial for legal defense and compliance,...
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Dog broker sentenced to federal prison for filing false tax returns: A closer look at tax fraud
In a recent case highlighting the consequences of tax fraud, Justin Daniels, a dog broker from Marietta, Georgia, was sentenced to federal prison for underreporting more than $1 million in income between 2015 and 2018. Daniels operated a lucrative business selling puppies such as Yorkies, Morkies, and Shih-Tzus but failed to pay his fair...
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Tapestry Hospice settles $1.4 million kickback Case
Tapestry Hospice of Northwest Georgia, LLC, along with its owners and managers, recently agreed to pay $1.4 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act through illegal kickback arrangements. This high-profile case highlights the severe consequences of violating federal laws and the importance of compliance in the healthcare industry.
This case not only...
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Recent whistleblower cases and their impact
Federal and state governments recognize the tremendous impact of whistleblowers who disclose evidence of fraud, waste, and abuse involving public funds. To encourage those disclosures, the government shares a portion of recovered funds from claims brought by a whistleblower. A number of recent whistleblower cases in Georgia and the Southeast demonstrate the significance of...
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Common remedies for a breach of contract
Contracts are the backbone of business transactions, governing agreements between parties and ensuring that obligations are fulfilled. However, when one party fails to uphold their end of the bargain, it constitutes a breach of contract. In such cases, the non-breaching party may seek remedies to enforce the contract and recover damages for the breach.
Understanding...
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Are you committing Medicaid Fraud?
Healthcare providers want to give their Medicaid patients the best care possible. Providing that care requires listening, observing, diagnosing, recommending, and prescribing. Each step comes with a list of other responsibilities, such as ordering tests, making referrals, reporting every detail of the patient’s care, and filing all information with Medicaid for reimbursement.
Most providers take...
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Everything you need to know about presentence investigations in Georgia
After being convicted of a federal offense in Georgia, you may be sentenced to fines, time in custody, or a term of supervised release. Before this happens, the court will perform a pre-sentence investigation to determine the severity of your penalties. You must understand how this process works and how your Georgia white-collar...
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Everything you need to know about False Claims Act whistleblowers
The False Claims Act was enacted in 1863 to combat fraud against the federal government by contractors responsible for providing military supplies. Amendments to this Act now encourage individuals or organizations to safely report claims of attempts to gain compensation under pretense to the U.S. Government. Individuals who know of fraudulent acts against the...
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