Types of Federal Financial Crimes
Federal financial crimes can move quickly from a quiet investigation to aggressive charges. If investigators have contacted you or you believe you’re under scrutiny, you need an experienced white-collar financial crimes defense attorney. The Law Office of John Freeman defends clients accused of:
Bank Fraud
Bank fraud is when a person or entity knowingly defrauds a financial institution to obtain money, assets, or other property under the bank’s control. This covers a wide range of conduct, from forging loan documents to creating false identities for account access.
You don’t have to be the mastermind of a major scheme to face charges. Even small roles in a larger plan can lead to criminal liability. These cases often hinge on your intent, including whether you knew you were making false representations. Our firm defends individuals, businesses, and other entities against these serious charges. Your defense may include challenging whether financial records were accurate or proving that you were engaging in legitimate business practices.
Securities Fraud
Securities fraud is prosecuted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and related statutes. When you’re accused of committing this type of fraud, prosecutors believe you used deceptive practices when purchasing or selling stocks, bonds, or other securities. This often includes insider trading, misrepresenting a company’s performance, and attempting to manipulate market prices.
Because securities fraud often crosses state lines and affects national markets, it’s a high priority for federal prosecutors. The Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission may both be involved. Prosecutors can use everything from financial statements to testimony from cooperating witnesses, and they have significant investigative resources.
We defend individual investment advisors, stockbrokers, and investment companies. Your defense may involve proving that you didn’t intend to mislead anyone or that the government has overreached—in other words, they’re interpreting normal business communications as fraudulent. Securities fraud cases can be complex, often requiring financial experts and other specialized knowledge. Working with our federal financial crimes defense attorney is the best way to protect your rights and options.
Healthcare Fraud
Healthcare fraud occurs when someone knowingly attempts to or successfully defrauds any healthcare benefit program. Investigations often focus on billing practices or alleged kickbacks, and the government frequently involves whistleblower testimony to support its investigation. Medicare and Medicaid audits are common triggers for these cases.
Providers and companies may be accused of billing for services not provided, inflating costs, or violating the Anti-Kickback Statute. Federal authorities may use data analysis to spot unusual billing patterns, then claim those patterns prove intentional fraud.
We represent healthcare providers, durable medical equipment companies, and home care companies accused of healthcare fraud. By the time you find out about the case, the government may already have years of billing data. Our defense may revolve around showing legitimate business practices or clarifying coding errors. In many cases, our early involvement helps prevent mistakes during interviews or document production that could later harm your case.
Insurance Fraud
Insurance fraud is presenting false information in support of an insurance claim. Federal charges can also arise under mail fraud or wire fraud statutes when the alleged conduct involves interstate communications.
These cases often involve inflated repair invoices or falsified claims for accidents or property loss. Insurance companies often work closely with law enforcement to offer claims data and conduct internal investigations.
We represent individuals and entities accused of insurance fraud. Defenses are complex. They typically require showing that the claim arose from a legitimate loss, which can involve challenging expert evaluations and whether the government’s witnesses are reliable. Even when errors or inconsistencies exist, they don’t always amount to the criminal intent required for a conviction.