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Deleted Texts, Slack Messages, and WhatsApp Chats: Why “Cleaning Up” Can Make a Healthcare Fraud Case Worse
Executive Summary: Deleting texts, emails, Slack messages, or WhatsApp chats after learning about a healthcare fraud investigation can lead to obstruction or evidence tampering charges. Modern forensic tools can often recover deleted material from phones and computers. Investigators can also subpoena cloud providers, email companies,…
Is Your CBD Business at Risk? What Florida’s New Enforcement Trends Mean
Executive Summary: Florida and the federal government are increasing enforcement in the cannabis and CBD space, particularly after 2025 updates to controlled substance schedules. Products containing substances like 7-hydroxy are now prohibited, and businesses pushing formulation or marketing boundaries are being targeted. While CBD and…
Federal Tax Evasion Charges in Florida: Penalties & Defenses
Federal prosecutors can pursue criminal charges when they believe a person has willfully attempted to evade a tax obligation. Federal tax evasion charges in Florida can be very serious. If you're contacted by the IRS Criminal Investigation, subpoenaed, or notified about a federal inquiry, you…
How to Know If You’re Under Federal Investigation (Before Charges Are Filed)
Federal investigations often begin long before anyone is arrested or charged. You may encounter unexpected contact with federal agents, grand jury subpoenas, or scrutiny of your financial activities. Learning how to know if you're under federal investigation can be an important step in knowing how…
Can Border Agents Search Your Phone After a Cruise or International Flight? What Travelers Need to Know
Executive Summary: Border agents have broad authority to search travelers at cruise ports and airports, including electronic devices in many cases. While basic phone searches may not require a warrant, the law is still evolving on password access and forensic searches. Enforcement is increasing, particularly…
What Should You Do If Your Employee Embezzles Money? A Legal Perspective for Business Owners
Executive Summary: If your business discovers embezzlement, reporting it to the police may not always be the most effective first step. Many local agencies lack the resources to handle complex financial crimes. Hiring an attorney who can bring in a forensic accountant and deliver a…
What to Do if Federal Agents Contact You in Florida: Your Rights Before an Indictment
Hearing from federal agents can be very unsettling. This is especially true if you don’t know why they’re contacting you. In Florida, many people are contacted by federal authorities via mail, by phone, or even in person. Some request formal interviews, while others may casually…
Can You Be Charged Federally Without Being Arrested? Understanding the Pre-Indictment Process
Federal criminal investigations often move differently from state cases. In many situations, people expect that an arrest must be made before formal charges are filed. However, federal prosecutors often build cases for months or even years before an arrest ever occurs. This leaves many people…
Target vs. Subject vs. Witness in a Federal Investigation: Key Differences Explained
Understanding the distinctions between a target, a subject, and a witness in a federal investigation is critical if you or someone you know is under the scrutiny of federal authorities. The Subject of a Federal Investigation In a federal investigation, one of the most misunderstood…
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