Amanda S. Marshall
Former U.S. Attorney
(Local Counsel)
Lynette Byrd
Former Assistant
U.S. Attorney
Roger Bach
Former Special
Agent
(OIG & DEA)
Joe Brown
Former U.S. Attorney
Dr. Nick Oberheiden
Attorney & Founder
What Constitutes a False Statement to Law Enforcement Agents?
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. rac-audit-defense.com 888-680-1745 Including Weekends What Is the False Statements Act? The False Statements Accountability Act (18 U.S.C. § 1001) criminalizes the act of intentionally misleading a government agent. Congress enacted that statute “to protect the authorized functions of government departments and agencies from the perversion which...
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Avoiding Criminal Charges in Home Healthcare Fraud Investigations
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. www.rac-audit-defense.com 888-680-1745 Including Weekends Oberheiden, P.C. Oberheiden, P.C. has a distinguished reputation for representing home health service providers facing federal investigations for healthcare fraud. Our team of former federal healthcare fraud prosecutors and experienced defense attorneys understands the investigative process, the risk factors and the defense...
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3 Motions To Expect In Federal Civil Litigation
Oberheiden, P.C. rac-audit-defense.com 888-680-1745 Including Weekends When clients think of civil litigation, they often think primarily of the trial at the end of the process. However, before getting to trial, it is important to hire an attorney who can best guide the court to narrow the factual and legal issues...
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Choosing The Proper Venue In Texas
Last Updated: 2023-03-05 Oberheiden, P.C. rac-audit-defense.com888-680-1745Including Weekends The Law It is often said that the plaintiff has their choice of venue. Of course, this simple statement is not entirely true. While the plaintiff may file their suit in any court where the venue is proper, other considerations may result in...
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The Federal Government Intensifies Home Health Fraud Prosecutions
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. www.rac-audit-defense.com (214) 692-2171 Including Weekends The Rapid Expansion of Home Health Services The home health services industry is currently one of the fastest growing industries in America. According to the federal government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for home health services could increase by as...
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Avoiding Criminal Charges in Tricare Compound Pharmacy Investigations
Oberheiden, P.C. rac-audit-defense.com 888-680-1745 Including Weekends Oberheiden, P.C. has represented pharmacies, pharmacy owners, marketers, physicians, and healthcare executives in compound pharmacy investigations across the United States. Our attorneys have provided individuals and companies effective tools to approach Express Scripts audits, grand jury subpoenas, telemedicine investigations, and criminal prosecutions. We...
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When Does a Physician Joint Venture Arrangement Violate the Anti-Kickback Statute?
Oberheiden, P.C. www.rac-audit-defense.com (214)-692-2171 Including Weekends It has become commonplace for healthcare providers to affiliate with ancillary services companies, often through an investment into laboratories, medical equipment suppliers, or physical therapy clinics. While such investments are not illegal, healthcare providers and healthcare businesses must ensure compliance with important laws that...
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What Rights Do I Have When Federal Agents Want to Interview Me?
www.rac-audit-defense.com(214)-692-2171Including WeekendsYour Rights ExplainedSimilar to police detective for the local police station or the District Attorney’s Office, federal agents investigate matters on behalf of the U.S. government. Once a federal agency becomes alerted to suspicious activity, federal investigators will launch an investigation into the activity and the individuals involved in...
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How Do the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Work in Fraud Cases?
www.rac-audit-defense.com (214)-692-2171 Including Weekends What Are the Federal Sentencing Guidelines? The Federal Sentencing Guidelines is a set of sentencing recommendations for federal offenses that is published by the United States Sentencing Commission, an independent, bi-partisan agency within the U.S. Department of Justice. Importantly, the Sentencing Guidelines are not mandatory,...
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Defending Toxicology Labs In Stark Law Investigations
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. www.rac-audit-defense.com (214)-692-2171 Including Weekends Current Toxicology Laboratory Investigations Recently, toxicology laboratories have faced increased scrutiny from federal investigators looking for improper relationships with their referring physicians. Toxicology laboratories with close ties to drug treatment centers are receiving particular attention regarding referrals for urine testing. In February...
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