Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs): What They Are and How Attorney Michael J. Petro Can Help
Receiving a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) from the federal government can be an alarming experience. A CID is a powerful investigative tool used by federal agencies to require individuals and businesses to provide information—often before the government files a...
Federal Fraud, Embezzlement & Theft Defense | Michael J. Petro, Criminal Attorney
Federal fraud, embezzlement, and theft charges can expose a person to substantial prison sentences, restitution, forfeiture, financial penalties, and lasting professional consequences.
Federal fraud defense attorney Michael J. Petro represents individuals who are under investigation or...
Federal Money Laundering Defense Attorney | Michael J. Petro – Federal Criminal Lawyer
Federal money laundering charges can arise from fraud, drug offenses, healthcare fraud, theft, public corruption and other alleged criminal activity. These cases frequently involve extensive bank records, wire transfers, business transactions, electronic communications, and other financial evidence.
Federal Price-Fixing Attorney
Federal price-fixing investigations can expose business owners, corporate executives, employees, and companies to serious criminal consequences. These cases often involve extensive business records, electronic communications, cooperating witnesses, grand jury subpoenas, and complex questions concerning whether competitors actually entered into...
Medicare Fraud and Abuse Cases
Federal Medicare fraud investigations can expose physicians, health care professionals, medical providers, and business owners to serious federal criminal charges. A conviction can result in imprisonment, substantial financial penalties, restitution, forfeiture, and consequences affecting professional licenses and participation in federal health...
The “Lulling Letter” Doctrine and a Barber Who Don’t Cut Hair Straight
Federal mail fraud does not always require that the mailing occur before the victim loses money. In some cases, a mailing made after the principal fraud has occurred can still support a mail fraud charge if it...
“Official Acts” Definition- Must Know Rules For Politicians!
Federal prosecutors have powerful statutes available to prosecute public corruption. But federal criminal law does not make every unethical act, political favor, gift, or exercise of influence a federal crime.
The Supreme Court...
Grand Jury Subpoena to Client’s Accountant: Attorney-Client Privilege May Block Production
A federal grand jury can subpoena an accountant and demand financial records, tax information, correspondence, work papers, and potentially testimony concerning a client.
That can pose a serious problem for someone already under...
U.S.S.G. § 2B1.1 Loss Amount: Money Paid Back to Victim Before Fraud Detected NOT Counted
In a federal fraud case, the amount of financial loss attributed to a defendant can have a major impact on the recommended sentence.
Under U.S.S.G. § 2B1.1, fraud and other economic...
Honest Services Fraud – “Value of Benefit Received” Explained
Honest Services Fraud Sentencing: How Is the Value of the Benefit Calculated?
Sentencing in a federal honest services fraud or bribery case can turn on a deceptively simple question:
What was the value of the benefit received in exchange for the bribe or kickback?