The Pre-Sentence Interview Mistake That Costs You More Time
This post shares excerpts and insights from our New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full article [here]. […]
What Happens If You Deny Guilt After Pleading Guilty
This post shares insights and excerpts from our New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full article [here]. […]
What George Santos Got Wrong About Federal Sentencing
When I got sentenced to 18 months in a minimum-security federal prison camp, people said I didn’t deserve a second chance. I […]
Waiting for Trial Is Not Waiting Time: What the Minnesota COVID Fraud Case Teaches Defendants
The Feeding Our Future fraud case in Minnesota exposed something deeper than financial theft. As FBI Director Kash Patel put it, this […]
Why Early Cooperation and Documentation Matter in Federal Cases: Lessons from Healthcare Fraud Defendants
Waiting Too Long Closes Doors Last February, I spoke with a pharmacist facing serious opioid distribution charges—millions of pills allegedly moved through […]
How a Documented Release Plan Separates Preparation from Regret
When I met Michael Santos in prison, he had already served 22 years. I had just started an 18-month sentence. One of […]
Using Prison Time Well: Why the BOP Now Prioritizes Documented Release Plans and Personal Assets
For individuals in federal prison, time is either an asset—or a liability. The Bureau of Prisons has made its position clear: individuals […]
Health Care Fraud and the Rise of Data Analytics: Why Your File Must Be Built Before the Government Builds Theirs
The Department of Justice made one thing clear in its 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown: health care fraud cases are now […]
Telemedicine and Genetic Testing Fraud: Why Early Responsibility Is Critical in 2025 Health Care Fraud Investigations
The 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown charged 49 defendants in connection with more than $1.17 billion in fraudulent Medicare claims involving […]
Health Care Fraud and Prescription Opioids: What 2025’s Takedown Means for Medical Professionals Under Investigation
The 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown charged 74 defendants in opioid-related health care fraud. According to the DOJ, 44 of them […]
2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown: The Rise of Transnational Fraud Schemes and the Cost of Waiting
The 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown exposed something federal prosecutors have long warned about: health care fraud is no longer just […]
Health Care Fraud and Early Cooperation: Lessons from the 2025 National Takedown
The Department of Justice just completed the largest health care fraud takedown in U.S. history. According to the DOJ, 324 defendants—including 96 […]