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answered on Jul 4, 2023

The motion to vacate the plea would need to demonstrate a valid legal basis, such as new evidence, ineffective assistance of counsel, or a violation of your constitutional rights.

It all depends on the case. This is something you need to discuss with your attorney. If you have not hired an attorney yet, you need to do so right away.

It all depends on the messages and the case. This is something you should be discussing with your attorney. If you have not hired an attorney yet, you should do so right away.

These are questions to address with your daughter's lawyer. Ask to make an office appointment with that person, and then make that appointment.

I have seen too many cases where well meaning parents start playing the role of defense investigator for their child. These people are all... View More

You should retain a lawyer immediately with federal criminal defense experience to help you out throughout an investigation.

There's not enough information to answer your question.

You need to see a lawyer with federal criminal experience who knows something about whistleblower protection laws.

Good luck.

There is a lot of information that's not here that makes this more difficult to answer.

You don't indicate whether this is a State prosecution or a federal one. Both have jurisdiction to prosecute.

If it's a State prosecution, and you're charged, and you... View More

White collar crime refers to a type of crime. It's typically corporate.

There's a wikipedia entry on the subject.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-collar_crime

This is something you need to bring up with the prosecutor who is prosecuting this person for the embezzlement.

Courts have the authority to order restitution, ordering a defendant who is convicted to compensate the person or persons he or she stole from.

I hope this helps.

You can report suspected Medicare fraud by calling:

1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

Report it online to the Office of the Inspector General.

Call the Office of the Inspector General at (1‑800‑447‑8477).

Before you report the fraud, you should have the... View More

As long as you are the owner of the property, even if you don't live in property, it can be used as collateral. This is done frequently. However, if you don't own the property and you use it as collateral, this would be considered fraud.

To best answer your question, I would need more information. For example, are you just transferring your corporate bank account to another bank. A corporation has its own unique EIN number with the IRS. This number identifies the corporation. Just because the corporation changes bank accounts,... View More

If somebody already won a similar case, try to track the lawyer who won it.

If you signed it, you are 99% out of luck.

If it was court ordered, then why didn't you attack your parentage then.

You haven't said if you signed a VAP (Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage).

Mistakes happen - it's the cover up that becomes the crime. Depending on the nature of the error, it's always better to correct immediately. If there is a reporting requirement (shareholders, SEC, etc.), then don't hesitate. There may ( or may not) be a civil/administrative fine... View More

Most states have a "bogus check" or "hot check" charge - it's no different than a type of fraud. If you have any checks that bounce, it's better to be on the front end of it and pay it off immediately. The court costs, conviction and restitution is not worth "hanging paper."

You should notify your insurance company of your concerns. You may want to contact the state medical board or insurance board, but I would start with your insurance carrier.

It depends on the specific circumstances. Although you are unlikely to be liable for fraud if you did not know the representations/statements were false, you may be liable for negligence if you failed to exercise reasonable care to ascertain the truth of the representations/statements. Simply... View More

The answer to your question depends on very specific facts that are not provided here, and it is often times a strategic decision. Fraud cases are extremely technical and complex, and have heightened pleading standards. As such, you should certainly be represented by an attorney prior to filing,... View More