Our criminal defense lawyers provide strategic case evaluation, leverage specialized investigative resources, navigate federal and state proceedings, intervene pre-indictment when possible, protect constitutional rights, challenge improperly obtained evidence, negotiate from strength, prepare thoroughly for trial, manage media exposure, advocate during sentencing, handle appeals, and coordinate defense of your professional licenses.
If charged with a crime, remain silent, contact a criminal defense lawyer immediately, preserve all documents and electronic records, avoid discussing your case with anyone, attend all court appearances, follow pretrial conditions exactly, understand the charges and potential consequences for your specific situation, assess privacy concerns, evaluate collateral consequences for your profession, and explore alternative resolutions when appropriate.
Watch for document requests or subpoenas, interview requests from authorities, unexpected regulatory audits, grand jury subpoenas, search warrants, unusual questions from colleagues or business associates, related investigations in your industry, digital forensic activity, civil whistleblower suits under the False Claims Act, financial account scrutiny, third-party notifications about records requests, insurance claim denials, administrative holds on professional credentials, or contact from specialized enforcement units like the FBI Healthcare Fraud Task Force.
White collar and healthcare fraud cases typically progress through a complex timeline including investigation (often lasting months or years), arrest or voluntary surrender, arraignment, bail determination with professional practice restrictions, extensive discovery involving voluminous financial or patient records, pretrial motions challenging technical evidence, plea negotiations that may include deferred prosecution options, trial preparation with expert witnesses, lengthy trial proceedings, verdict, pre-sentence investigation with financial loss calculations, sentencing, appeals focusing on regulatory interpretation issues, and collateral proceedings affecting professional licenses and assets.
When facing criminal allegations, time is critical and experience matters. Contact Varghese & Associates, P.C. for a confidential consultation with our criminal defense lawyers who understand the complex legal, professional, and personal dimensions of sophisticated criminal matters in New York City and can develop the strategic defense your case requires.
At Varghese & Associates, P.C., our criminal defense lawyers provide strategic representation for individuals and organizations facing sophisticated criminal allegations in New York City. We focus on white collar and healthcare-related matters, bringing decades of combined experience to complex cases that require in-depth knowledge of financial systems, regulatory frameworks, and professional standards.
Our criminal defense lawyers represent clients in cases involving insider trading, market manipulation, investment advisor fraud, accounting fraud, and regulatory reporting violations. We understand the complex interplay between criminal proceedings and SEC enforcement actions.
We defend healthcare providers against False Claims Act violations, upcoding allegations, phantom billing charges, unbundling accusations, and medical necessity fraud investigations. Our criminal defense lawyers have particular strength in matters involving Medicare and Medicaid billing regulations.
Our practice includes defending medical professionals facing improper prescribing charges, opioid distribution allegations, prescription forgery accusations, DEA compliance issues, and prescription drug diversion investigations. We understand both the legal and professional licensing implications of these cases.
We represent clients accused of income underreporting, offshore account violations, false deduction claims, employment tax fraud, and filing false returns. Our criminal defense lawyers coordinate with tax specialists to develop comprehensive defense strategies.
Our defense work includes structured transaction cases, shell company operations, smurfing allegations, trade-based laundering, and digital currency laundering investigations. We understand the complex financial evidence central to these prosecutions.
We handle check fraud, loan fraud, mortgage fraud, identity theft for financial gain, and credit card fraud cases. Our criminal defense lawyers have successfully represented financial professionals, executives, and others facing these serious allegations.
Our practice encompasses investment schemes, internet fraud, insurance fraud, telemarketing fraud, and Ponzi/pyramid scheme allegations. We have particular experience with cases involving complex interstate commerce elements.
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Our criminal defense lawyers also represent clients facing embezzlement charges, corporate compliance violations, HIPAA violations, kickback allegations, identity theft, computer crimes, antitrust violations, and public corruption matters.
Our criminal defense lawyers recommend immediate consultation upon the first indication of an investigation. Early intervention often provides the greatest opportunity to shape the outcome, potentially preventing charges from being filed or influencing the nature of any charges brought.
White collar cases typically involve complex financial evidence, technical regulatory issues, and substantial document review. These cases usually require specialized knowledge of business operations, accounting principles, and regulatory frameworks that general criminal defense lawyers may not possess.
Securing representation is both a constitutional right and the prudent course of action for anyone under investigation or facing charges. Prosecutors and investigators expect individuals to retain counsel and do not view this as an admission of wrongdoing.
Federal cases typically involve more resources for investigation and prosecution, longer potential sentences, stricter sentencing guidelines, different procedural rules, and often concern matters that cross state lines. Our criminal defense lawyers practice extensively in both systems.
Yes. Many licensing boards can institute disciplinary proceedings based on the mere filing of charges, particularly for healthcare professionals, financial advisors, and attorneys. Our criminal defense lawyers coordinate defense strategies that address both criminal and licensing concerns.
This depends on the nature of the charges, your profession, employer policies, and any bail conditions imposed. Our criminal defense lawyers advocate for arrangements that allow continued professional practice, possibly with appropriate supervision or limitations.
Prosecutors weigh the strength of evidence, potential defenses, harm caused, whether the conduct was isolated or persistent, cooperation with authorities, remedial actions taken, and available resources. Our criminal defense lawyers engage with prosecutors during this decision-making process whenever possible.
Our criminal defense lawyers implement comprehensive privacy strategies including protective orders for sensitive information, careful management of court filings, strategic handling of media inquiries, and coordination with employers or professional associations to minimize reputational damage.
Even innocent actions can be misinterpreted in a criminal investigation. Our criminal defense lawyers advise against speaking with investigators without representation present, as statements can be used against you even if you believe you have nothing to hide.
A target is someone the prosecutor believes has committed a crime and is likely to be charged. A subject's conduct is within the scope of the investigation but their status is unclear. A witness has information but is not suspected of wrongdoing. These designations can change throughout an investigation.
Sentencing in these cases is heavily influenced by the calculated financial loss or intended loss, even if no actual loss occurred. Our criminal defense lawyers work to challenge these calculations, which can dramatically affect sentencing recommendations.
Remain calm, do not interfere with the search, and contact a criminal defense lawyer immediately. Do not answer questions beyond providing basic identifying information, and make note of what areas were searched and what items were seized.
Complex white collar and healthcare fraud cases often take significantly longer than other criminal matters, frequently requiring 18-36 months from investigation to resolution. The timeline varies based on case complexity, court calendars, and whether the case proceeds to trial.
A deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) is an arrangement where prosecutors file charges but agree not to pursue them if the defendant meets certain conditions over time. DPAs are more common in white collar cases and can be particularly valuable for preserving professional licenses and business operations.
Electronic evidence is increasingly central to white collar prosecutions. Our criminal defense lawyers work with forensic experts to challenge the collection, authentication, and interpretation of digital evidence, which often involves complex issues of privacy and data ownership.
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