Federal Cases

By John Teakell, Attorney-at-Law – Dallas, Texas I. WHAT IS CYBERSTALKING? Cyberstalking is the more modern version of stalking, which traditionally involves continually contacting, harassing, or intimidating a person.  The…

By John Teakell, Attorney-at-Law – Dallas, Texas I. WHAT IS REFUND FRAUD? United States Attorney’s Offices and the U.S. Department of Justice actively investigate and prosecute refund fraud schemes, which…

I. Smuggling Goods from the United States The federal criminal statutes prohibit exporting or selling “goods” to a foreign country that require a license or approval from the U.S. Department…

PROSECUTIONS OF MONEY MOVERS OR “MONEY MULES” Conspirator or Money Launderer I. WHAT IS A “MONEY MULE” Often fraudsters will contact people claiming that they need help, or claiming that…

I. Types of Health Care Fraud The types of “health care fraud” that you usually see prosecuted in federal court includes: Medicare/Medicaid Fraud-Overcharging the patient for services-Prescribing unnecessary services or…

An Overview of Bribery Allegations Investigated and ProsecutedBy John Teakell, Attorney at Law, Dallas, Texas, 2010 The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) was enacted in 1977 and revised in 1998…

I. Generally Drug trafficking conspiracy cases are commonly prosecuted in federal court, but cases of doctor’s prescriptions for pain medications are not the usual conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.  Often…

I. Introduction Much of drug trafficking in the United States consists of methamphetamine, and this is true regarding federal trafficking investigations and cases.  Federal prosecutions for trafficking of illegal drugs…

I. “Foreclosure Scams” The term “foreclosure scam” refers to a plan of action that prevents, or attempts to prevent, foreclosure of residences or other real estate, but involves making false…

I. OSHA and Historical Actions The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act was established to ensure that employees have safe environments to do their work. The Occupational Safety and Health…

 I.    FEDERAL JURISDICTION A. Federal Cases Federal criminal cases are prosecuted in federal court that has a federal connection.  An example would be a fraud of a federally-insured bank,…

I. SEC Cases Generally The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has the authority to investigate civil fraud and other related matters concerning “securities” as they relate to investors, investments,…