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What is a pump-and-dump scheme?

By King Legal Group / August 24, 2023 / Federal Crimes

Many Florida residents are involved in stock trading, and the laws regarding trading securities can be complex. If you’re going to be engaged in stock trading, it’s important to have a clear understanding of what is and isn’t legal. Pump-and-dump schemes fall under the umbrella of securities fraud, as a...

Judges’ roles in plea agreements in Florida

By King Legal Group / August 14, 2023 / Federal Crimes

Contrary to popular belief, most criminal cases in Florida don’t end up in the courtroom; they’re often resolved via plea agreements. Plea bargains are an agreement between the offender and the prosecution on the terms of the conviction – without any involvement from the presiding judge. Usually, the judge will...

Medicare fraud in the home health care sector

By King Legal Group / July 28, 2023 / Health Care Crimes

Home health agencies perform medical and nursing services in a patient’s residence, and the market sector they occupy has experienced rapid growth in recent years. Home health spending more than doubled between 2002 and 2009, but most of that spending was concentrated in a few areas. Unusual spending patterns are...

What is telemarketing fraud?

By King Legal Group / July 18, 2023 / Federal Crimes

If a Florida resident gets accused of telemarketing fraud, they face a severe accusation. Telemarketing fraud involves using the phone to deceive someone into believing they can gain something if they pay money. The criminal’s goal is to get the victim to provide sensitive information, such as their Social Security...

What are the elements of a burglary?

By King Legal Group / July 3, 2023 / Federal Crimes

If you have been charged with a burglary in Florida, it’s important to understand the nature of this crime. There are several elements of the crime of burglary that distinguish it from similar acts, such as breaking and entering. Breaking and entering has taken place The first element of burglary...

What are the types of insurance fraud?

By King Legal Group / June 30, 2023 / Federal Crimes

Insurance agents, applicants and policyholders may commit insurance fraud. There are many ways that this could occur. Having awareness of the types of insurance fraud could help you avoid committing these crimes or facing these types of accusations. Additional coverage Some insurance agents add additional coverage while claiming that it’s...

How investments or recruiters expose doctors to fraud charges

By King Legal Group / June 20, 2023 / Health Care Crimes

Physicians in Florida may receive offers to invest in healthcare businesses related to their practices. Other opportunities take the form of recruitment offers from hospitals. Hospitals can provide incentives to motivate doctors to work at or associate with their facilities. Physicians may legally benefit from healthcare business investments or recruitment...

Different types of mortgage fraud

By King Legal Group / June 5, 2023 / Federal Crimes

Mortgage fraud occurs when someone deliberately falsifies or omits information for their own enrichment to obtain property or profit. Individuals found guilty of mortgage fraud in Florida potentially face lengthy prison terms and significant fines. Seek legal advice if someone attempts to persuade you to participate in one of the...

The impact of fraud

By King Legal Group / May 19, 2023 / Federal Crimes

An intentional act designed to deceive a person, business or government agency is considered an act of fraud. Mail fraud, credit card fraud and tax evasion are among the many ways in which you can violate Florida or federal law. There may be a bevy of negative consequences if you...

3 common types of life insurance fraud

By King Legal Group / May 8, 2023 / Health Care Crimes

According to studies, life insurance fraud costs insurers more than $300 billion each year. Unfortunately for insurance policyholders in Florida, a large portion of that cost gets passed onto them through higher premiums. There are three types of life insurance fraud that are more common than any other type. Filing...

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What is a pump-and-dump scheme?

Judges’ roles in plea agreements in Florida

Medicare fraud in the home health care sector

What is telemarketing fraud?

What are the elements of a burglary?

What are the types of insurance fraud?

How investments or recruiters expose doctors to fraud charges

Different types of mortgage fraud

The impact of fraud

3 common types of life insurance fraud

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