A federal inquiry carries serious consequences for corporate executives, CFOs, and business owners in West Virginia. The risk compounds significantly when a routine civil tax audit quietly becomes part of a coordinated criminal investigation. When the IRS and the...
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Can a defendant appeal after accepting a plea agreement?
A plea deal involves trading certain constitutional protections for a more predictable outcome. What that trade actually means for your ability to challenge the result later is worth understanding before you ever step into a courtroom. Surrendering your rights through...
I didn’t know it was fraud. Can I still be charged?
The attorneys at exclusively represent employees and clients in West Virginia legal matters. Not every fraud case involves a deliberate scam. Sometimes, people get caught up in something they didn’t fully understand, especially in jobs...
3 things to know about using a plea deal for your criminal case
Facing criminal charges, whether they’re in a West Virginia court or a federal court, can alter the course of your life. For most people, the primary thought they have when they’re facing this type of charge is how they can get through the case quickly and with...
Tricks to increase medical profits can lead to fraud charges
Health care fraud or insurance fraud is a relatively common white-collar crime. There are countless medical appointments taking place on any given day, and each appointment results in specialized billing efforts. Most medical facilities follow strict rules when...
What should defendants know about plea deals?
Plea deals serve as an option to resolve cases in the criminal justice system without the need for a trial. Defendants who are considering taking a plea deal should ensure they fully understand what the agreement entails. Once the deal is made and formally accepted by...
10 issues that constitute Medicaid fraud
The attorneys at exclusively represent employees and clients in West Virginia legal matters. The last thing you’d want to happen as a West Virginia Medicaid provider is to face criminal charges for fraud. This is why it’s imperative to...
What are the consequences of wire fraud?
There are certain types of crimes that carry more significant penalties than others. For example, a federal-level offense will result in more serious consequences than a misdemeanor offense. White-collar criminal offenses are federal crimes, which means the federal...
What are the consequences of a criminal conviction?
If police have arrested you and you are facing charges in West Virginia, the situation may not only have immediate but also far-reaching and long-term implications in multiple areas of your life. The adverse effects of an arrest begin right away when you have to call...
Defending your future against white collar criminal accusations
When charged with a crime, you know your future is at stake. In addition to the possibility of time behind bars, you could be facing a range of penalties that include expensive fines, probation and more. Typically, the more serious the offense, the steeper the...