Federal wire fraud is a serious crime for businesses, government contractors and individuals that fall under white-collar offenses. This crime involved the use of electronic communications such as faxes, phone calls or emails, to defraud the government out of money (government contracts) or something of value. The penalties for federal… Read more »
A conspiracy charge in a government contract fraud case is a complex and often misunderstood aspect of the legal system. When someone is accused of being involved in a conspiracy under federal law, it can have serious consequences. The term ‘conspiracy’ often conjures images of shadowy figures plotting secretly, but… Read more »
Wire fraud is a crime that involves the use of electronic communications, such as email or text messages, fax machines and telephone line to commit illicit acts such as payment of government contract invoices, federal contract awards, or traditional crimes such as identity theft or money laundering. Avoiding charges of… Read more »
For Government Contractors: Navigating Procurement Fraud Grand Jury Indictments Does Indictment Always Mean Jail Time? No, It Does Not The term “indictment” by a grand jury for a federal government contractor often brings about images of handcuffs, courtrooms, and jail cells. It’s a word that carries a heavy weight and… Read more »
Theodore P. Watson, Government Contracts and Procurement Fraud Attorney: The Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA requirements), also known as Public Law 87-653, is a U.S. federal law, 10 U.S.C. § 2306a, 41 U.S.C. § 254b that requires government contractors to submit cost or pricing data in their bids and to… Read more »
Challenging or Responding to a False Claims Act (FCA) Civil Investigative Demand (CID) From DOJ or OIG A Civil Investigative Demand (CID) is an administrative subpoena allowing federal government agencies to demand large amounts of information, documents, and even testimony from individuals, corporations and government contractors without formal court procedures…. Read more »
The Department of Justice (DOJ) conducts investigations into potential wrongdoing by government contractors. The DOJ investigation process can vary depending on the nature and complexity of the alleged misconduct. What Does the DOJ Investigate? The Department of Justice (DOJ) plays a crucial role in investigating and prosecuting government contract cases… Read more »
Understand Your Exposure and Criminal Liability – Once This Happens, Only Then Can Government Contractors and HealthCare Defendants Hire the Right Defense Attorneys. White collar crimes are non-violent offenses typically committed by individuals in positions of power or influence within the corporate or financial sector. These crimes often involve deceit,… Read more »
If you refuse or ignore a subpoena Duces Tecum, non-compliance can have serious consequences – contempt of curt charges or even jail time. Avoid this at all costs as a government contractor. Theodore P Watson. Are you a CEO or small business government contractor facing criminal or civil charges related… Read more »
Introduction to Elements in a Government Contractor Fraud Criminal Case. – Knowing Them Can Set Up Your Legal Defense and Avoid Jail Time. By Theodore. P. Watson, Esq. A government contractor fraud criminal case imposes a burden of proof on the prosecution to prove all elements required for a conviction… Read more »