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Overview of Pertinent Criminal and Civil Statutes

William Thomas Dillard Table of Contents Criminal Statutes Health Care Fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1347) False Statements Relating to Health Ca re Matters (18 U.S.C. § 1035) Theft or Bribery Concerning Programs Receiving Federal Funds (18 U .S.C. § 666) Medicare Anti-Kickback...

A Grand Facade

Executive Summary The grand jury is perhaps the most mysterious institution in the American criminal justice system. While most people are generally familiar with the function of the police officer, the prosecutor, the defense lawyer, the judge, and the trial jury,...

Justice Through the Looking Glass

Almost everyone in the country now knows William Kennedy Smith. We also know Patricia Bowman, the accuser in what became not just a trial, but a soap opera-style media event, punctuated with x-rated descriptions of the conduct in question. This event was played out in...

Justice is a Process, Not a Result

Amendment V No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public...

How to Practice Dentistry and Stay Out of Jail

INTRODUCTION Let me tell you how to go to jail while practicing dentistry. You are a fine dentist and a great person. Everyone loves you. You are working hard, providing for your family, and really not being paid what you are worth. Do a few things to set a bad...

Environmental Criminal Enforcement

INTRODUCTION In the Southeast, many of us find ourselves defending the small company.   These organizations have the most to lose from a suspension or a debarment from government contracts, and they will have a tougher fight than larger companies because they do not...