What is the Government Conspiracy Lawyers and Required Proof for Conspiracy to Commit Fraud The federal wire fraud statute elements under 18 USC Section 1343 are similar to the mail fraud statute. However, criminal charges require the government contract fraud lawyers to show that you used an interstate telephone, fax… Read more »
What is a Federal Indictment? Can a Defendant in a Government Contractor Fraud Case Get an Indictment Overturned? Theodore P. Watson. Federal indictments from a grand jury in a federal criminal case involving federal government contractors and defendants in those cases is the formal process where federal law enforcement like… Read more »
What Happens After Indictment of Government Contractors? Getting a Grand Jury Indictment in a Criminal Case Involving Federal Contracts Does Not Automatically Mean that You Are Guilty. The Question Becomes What Are You Options? What Happens After Indictment But Before a Criminal Trial. Below are but a Few Potential Outcomes…. Read more »
Theodore P. Watson, Esq. If you are a federal government contractor or individual facing potential federal criminal charges in a case involving federal contracts, you may have already received a federal target letter from the DOJ’s office, OIG, or some other federal law enforcement offices. This is to be taken… Read more »
You’ve Been Served With a Civil Investigative Demand False Claims Act (CID) from the OIG or DOJ. What Do You Do Next? How Do You Respond? What Are Any Penalties For Mistakes. Federal Lawyer: Theodore P. Watson, Esq. Why Are You Under Investigation? These are all valid Questions. Each government… Read more »
Navigating government contracts can be a confusing process. Discover the key statutes and regulations surrounding False Claims Act and Be Prepared to Defend Against Federal Charges. The False Claims Act (FCA), 31 USC 3729 -3733 originally enacted in 1863, is a piece of federal legislation that establishes civil liability for… Read more »
Proffer Agreement Definition? What’s a Proffer Agreement in Federal Criminal Cases? A proffer agreement in a government contract fraud case is a voluntary, informal offer made by the prosecutor and the defendant, and where both agree that you agree to plead guilty to certain criminal charges in exchange for certain… Read more »
ARE YOU A GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR FACING FEDERAL CONSPIRACY CHARGES TO DEFRAUD THE US? Federal prosecutors going after government contractors frequently use federal conspiracy charges against a potential defendant even if the case is weak. Contractors – Be AWARE OF PROSECUTORS’ DEADLY WEAPON under federal law Title 18 Section 371 of… Read more »
If you are a government contractor facing a criminal investigation or indictment, you must be aware that under Title 18 USC 1001 where it is a crime to knowingly and willfully make any materially false statements, fictitious or fraudulent statements or representation to the government. Even if you committed no… Read more »
Qui Tam Lawsuits Filed Against Government Contractors: Understanding the Process and Defending Against Allegations The Federal False Claims Act (FCA) is in place to avoid and deter fraud against the United States Government. When employees, or other protected third parties (qui tam relator), bring a lawsuit (qui tam lawsuit) in… Read more »