Defending Health Care Providers Against Money Laundering Charges

At Cogdell Law Firm, we provide rigorous defense for health care professionals entangled in allegations of money laundering and health care fraud. The penalties for such offenses can be severe, impacting not only your personal freedom but also your professional future.

With over 40 years of experience, our firm extends its services across Texas, including North Texas and East Texas. Led by Dan Cogdell, a renowned trial attorney, our practice has consistently delivered impressive results in high-profile cases. These matters are often pursued at the federal level, requiring a seasoned attorney capable of navigating complex legal challenges.

Understanding Money Laundering in Health Care

Money laundering involves making illegally gained proceeds appear legal — a crime often linked with other forms of misconduct, including health care fraud. In the health care sector, it can manifest in various complex schemes, necessitating knowledgeable legal defense. Examples include:

• Diverting funds from health care programs into personal accounts
• Using shell companies to disguise the origins of misappropriated health care funds
• Falsifying invoices or financial statements to launder money
• Engaging in kickback schemes to illegally funnel money
• Structuring bank deposits to evade detection and reporting requirements

Such allegations can lead to daunting penalties. Providers could confront felony-level charges, with consequences including up to five years in prison and substantial fines depending on the amount involved, and can also face the suspension of their medical license. An adept federal criminal defense becomes paramount to protect your rights and your career.

Our approach involves a meticulous review of the charges and a strategic defense tailored to your specific situation, with the goal of minimizing or eliminating the penalties you face.