The Janitor Who Tried
Last week, my daughter Alyssa asked me to watch America’s Got Talent with her. I told her:…
Read More
Author: Matthew OCallaghan
Matthew OCallaghan
How to Respond to Kickback Schemes Charges—and Avoid the Mistakes That Make Things Worse
When I was indicted for securities fraud, I remember sitting in my lawyer’s office, nodding…
Read More
The Sentencing Mistake That Makes Judges Lose Trust
One of the biggest mistakes I see defendants make is waiting. They wait to take…
Read More
What I’d Do If I Were Facing Healthcare Fraud Charges Today
When I was under federal investigation, I wanted a shortcut. I kept hoping something—anything—would spare…
Read More
Still Blaming the Government? You’re Not Ready for Sentencing
I’ve seen a lot of sentencing presentations fall flat. Not because the person wasn’t remorseful.…
Read More
Still Think Documenting Progress in Prison Doesn’t Matter? Read This.
Seventeen years ago, I surrendered to federal prison. At the time, I thought I had…
Read More
Preparing for Medicare Fraud Charges: What Most Defendants Get Wrong
When I first got the call that federal agents were investigating me for securities violations,…
Read More
The Sentencing Mistake I See Too Many Defendants Make
There’s a mistake I see over and over:Someone walks into a federal sentencing, stands in…
Read More
Lessons From Prison: What Anyone Facing Employment Tax Crimes Must Understand
When I first heard about Dale Thrush—the Michigan businessman convicted of employment tax crimes and…
Read More