Fraud Scheme Lands Long Beach Hospital Owner In JailThe former owner of the Pacific Hospital in Long Beach will spend the next five years in federal prison. Michael Drobot, 73, of Long Beach billed the government $600 million in a long-running insurance fraud scheme. According to prosecutors, Drobot paid more than $40 million in kickbacks to doctors for phony patient referrals. He then billed state and federal workers’ compensation programs for surgeries and other medical treatments. The case also netted at least eight other people connected to the scam, including a former state representative. Ronald Calderon is currently incarcerated for accepting bribes from Drobot to promote favorable insurance legislation. In addition to the jail term, Drobot must also forfeit more than $10 million in fines related to the scheme. Long Beach Fraud Lawyer When you face fraud charges, hire an experienced fraud lawyer like Robert Helfend. Mr. Helfend has nearly 35 years of experience…
Fraud Scheme Lands Long Beach Hospital Owner In Jail
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CA9: Taking children from parents without exigency or court order violated 4A and right to family unity
When Arizona state social workers removed plaintiffs’ children from the home without judicial authorization and without a reasonable belief they were in danger or exigency, they violated plaintiffs’ rights to family unity and the Fourth Amendment. The right was clearly … Continue reading →
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Seaton: Judge Rosemarie’s Baby Advocacy
Judges are not “fierce advocates,” despite the wishes of New York Times’ copy editors. Judges are, ideally, impartial, using their authority to apply the law. Ingham County Court Judge Rosemarie Aquilina conveniently abandoned that role by prioritizing the feelings of the “sister survivors.” whom former U.S. Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar sexually assaulted, over Michigan’s charge to jurists regarding the avoidance of judicial impropriety. A judge should respect and observe the law. At all times, the conduct and manner of a judge should promote public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary. Without regard to a person’s race, gender, or other protected personal characteristic, a judge should treat every person fairly, with courtesy and respect. Nassar’s sentencing hearing is a clear example of a judge straying from promoting the public’s trust in a fair and impartial judiciary.…
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Criminal defense: Dekalb police seek person of interest
When faced with questions from authority figures, many people in Dekalb County may be unfamiliar with their rights as well as the potential information they may voluntarily provide to police officers. In fact, a woman who is sought as a person of interest following a shooting that may have led to a man's death may be wondering about her options. Fortunately, there is help available, including seeking advice from an experienced criminal defense attorney. The incident reportedly happened on a day in late December. The woman sought is said to have been with a man when they become involved in an altercation with the owner of a salon. The cause and other details of that alleged altercation is unclear. Police say that the pair began shooting at the business. Approximately two miles away from the salon, a 25-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound knocked on a stranger's door. The homeowner called 911. The man reportedly passed away as a result of his injuries. While…
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North Carolina’s Anti-Lapse Statute
North Carolina’s anti-lapse statute determines what happens to your property when your intended heir passes away before you do. § 31-42. There are basically three types of situations covered by the anti-lapse statute, depending on who the intended heir was and whether you have a residuary clause in your will. When the Heir is Your Close Relative The first situation where the anti-lapse statute applies is when the intended heir was either your grandparent or a descendant of your grandparents. The statute provides that the children of the intended heir will receive the bequest. For example, if you leave your car to your father, but he passes away before you do, then your father’s other children would receive the car under the anti-lapse statute. If your father had multiple children, they would each receive an equal share of the car. This law applies even if the beneficiaries who receive property under the anti-lapse statute were not otherwise beneficiaries under…
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Reajustan pensiones del decreto ley nª 20530
Disponen reajuste de pensiones del Régimen del Decreto Ley N° 20530, de acuerdo a las disposiciones de la Ley N° 28449 y Ley N° 28789 y autorizan Transferencia de Partidas DECRETO SUPREMO N° 011-2018-EF EL PRESIDENTE DE LA REPÚBLICA CONSIDERANDO: Que, el literal a) del artículo 4 de la Ley Nº 28449, Ley que establece las nuevas reglas del régimen de pensiones del Decreto Ley Nº 20530, dispone que las pensiones percibidas por benefi ciarios que hayan cumplido sesenta y cinco (65) años o más de edad y cuyo valor no exceda el importe de dos (02) Unidades Impositivas Tributarias (UIT) vigentes en cada oportunidad, serán reajustadas al inicio de cada año mediante decreto supremo con el voto aprobatorio del Consejo de Ministros y a propuesta del Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas, teniendo en cuenta las variaciones en el costo de vida anual y la capacidad financiera del Estado; …
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Judge dismisses constitutional challenge to Iowa Law in famous “Bachelor” case
A judge in Iowa recently dismissed “Bachelor” Chris Soules constitutional challenge to an Iowa law, which requires any surviving driver involved in a fatal accident to remain at the scene until law enforcement arrives. Soules’ argument comes as he is trying to avoid prison, after fatally rear-ending a neighbors tractor; Soules was ultimately charged with leaving the scene of a fatal car crash, a class D felony charge, for his role in the April accident that resulted in the death of his neighbor. If convicted of the crime, Soules could face up to 5 years in an Iowa State prison. The law in which Soules is seeking to challenge states specifically that “a surviving drier shall promptly report the accident . . . and should immediately return to the scene of the fatal accident or inform law enforcement where he or she can be located following the accident”. Prosecutors in the case are making their arguments clear that Soules completed neither…
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Can Reckless Driving Charges Result in Jail Time in NJ?
Reckless driving is one of the most serious traffic offenses in New Jersey. Though it is classified as a “traffic offense” rather than a “crime,” it can still carry significant penalties, including jail time. If you were charged with reckless driving, it is vital that you talk to an attorney about the charges. Not only can these charges lead to license suspensions and high fines, but they can also result in jail time. Talk to an Atlantic City reckless driving defense lawyer at The Law Offices of John J. Zarych today for a free consultation on your case and to begin the process of fighting the charges against you. What is Reckless Driving in New Jersey? Reckless driving is a vague offense with a definition that’s written broadly to cover a wide range of behaviors. As written, the statute (N.J.S.A. § 39:4-96) punishes anyone “who drives a vehicle heedlessly, in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others, in a manner so…
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Toddler Killed in Suspected DUI-Related Collision
“This accident was so violent, that even though it was a rear end accident, it injured everyone in the vehicle and also killed a one-year-old,” John Tyler of the California Highway Patrol said. Tyler was referring to a collision that occurred this past weekend in Lemoore, California where 50-year-old Rodney Klamerus crashed into the back of a family’s Nissan. Three adults were in the Nissan along with one-year-old Liliana Valencia who was in her car seat. All three adult passengers in the Nissan and Klamerus were transported to nearby hospitals. Valencia was transported to a hospital, but was later pronounced dead. “We’re not sure exactly why, possibly due to his impairment, but he failed to slow down as this vehicle was ahead of him. And this vehicle turned northbound onto [Highway] 41, established itself in the lane, and was rear-ended shortly thereafter,” Tyler told KFSN. Although investigators were unable to speak with Klamerus due to the…
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Who Gets the House in a South Carolina Divorce?
Lawyers in Charleston, SC - Futeral and Nelson, LLC As divorce attorneys in Charleston, South Carolina, our clients frequently want to know who gets the house in a divorce. The short answer is that it completely depends on each case. The long answer can be a little complicated, but in this article, our family court lawyers take you through some of the considerations when [...] The post Who Gets the House in a South Carolina Divorce? appeared first on Futeral & Nelson LLC.
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Raise-the-age opponents radically overstate 17-year olds' incarceration levels
The new head of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department opposes raise-the-age legislation - to increase the age at which youth can be prosecuted as adults from 17 to 18 - reported the Dallas Morning News, on pragmatic grounds. According to her, TJJD facilities are so dysfunctional that an influx of youth would "break" them. She estimated that the change would add 300-400 new youth inmates to understaffed Texas youth prisons.This is such a brazen falsehood it's really hard to swallow! Looking at the most recent (2016) TDCJ Statistical Report, as of August 31, 2016, there were only 51 youths under age 18 housed in TDCJ (see p. 18 of the pdf; p. 8 of the document). Most of those were certified as adults, so the number of 17-year olds sentenced is even smaller.* Plus juvenile courts tend to use incarceration LESS than on the adult side, so that number would likely come down if 17-year olds are prosecuted in juvenile courts.That influx could be easily handled…
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Can I Get a Hardship License if My Driving Privileges are Suspended in MA?
There are a number of ways to lose your driving privileges in MA. From excessive traffic violations to an OUI conviction, reasons for suspension can vary widely. Fortunately, some MA drivers who lose their license will qualify for something called a hardship license. A hardship license allows the individual to drive, but only for approved reasons, and only under limited circumstances. Generally speaking, a hardship license allows people to drive to and from school and / or work. Do I Qualify? As stated above, there are many ways to lose your license. Whether or not you qualify for a hardship license will be largely dependent on several factors, including:\ the reason for your suspension or revocation, how long your license has been suspended, your previous driving record, and whether your suspension is based on refusal of a chemical test or breath test. Habitual Traffic Offenders and individuals with OUI convictions are generally eligible for a hardship license. If your…
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FERNANDO BUEN ABAD - SENTIDO COMÚN DEL PODER.
https://www.telesurtv.net/bloggers/Davos-y-el-Sentido-Comun-de-la-Clase-Dominante-20180122-0004.html 22 enero 2018| Fernando Buen Abad 237149 Blog Davos y el “Sentido Común” de la Clase Dominante 9Comentarios Imponerle a la humanidad el “sentido común” de esa inmensa minoría que es la burguesía, es un sinsentido descomunal que reina a sus anchas en un mundo donde: “La súper concentración de riqueza, imparable. Indica que la desigualdad social es una traba para eliminar la pobreza en el mundo. Tiene 1% de la población más recursos que todo el resto”[1] Todo “Patas Arriba” decía Galeano. Que cobre sentido común la comunidad misma como el eje del interés supremo que no hubiera de ser otro que la felicidad inteligente en un mundo de humanos creadores y felices. Al margen de cierto desprecio “popperiano” por el “sentido…
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Could Lawmakers Decriminalize Drug Possession?
A host of potential modifications to existing Maryland criminal and traffic laws are currently up for debate in Annapolis. Many of these modifications could greatly affect the criminal justice system, while others will grab headlines but have very little impact in courthouses throughout the state. One bill that could have a huge impact on the justice system is a proposal currently in the House of Delegates that would effectively decriminalize the possession of small amounts of controlled substances. We’re not talking about marijuana here, as possession of a small or de minimis quantity of pot has already been modified from a jailable misdemeanor to a civil infraction. The lawmakers behind this bill want to decriminalize possession of small amounts of cocaine, heroin, MDMA, LSD, methadone and amphetamine as well. The proposed House law is similar to the Marijuana decriminalization law that eliminated the possibility of jail time for possession of less than 10 grams. The…
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**UPDATE No. 2** Fatal Crash on US95 in Fruitland
**UPDATE No. 2** Fatal Crash on US95 in Fruitland On Jan. 24, 2018 (afternoon - approx. 3 p.m.) a vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on US-95 near milepost 64 in Fruitland when the vehicle suddenly veered off the roadway and onto the northbound sidewalk. The vehicle struck and killed two pedestrians. A suspect is in custody. ISP is investigating this incident as a homicide. Newsroom Note: this update does not contain much detail, but more information will be released as it becomes available. Timothy Marsano Public Information Officer Idaho State Police 700 S. Stratford Dr. Meridian, ID 83642 208.884.7122 Tim.Marsano@isp.idaho.gov ### IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE District 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian 83642 (208) 846-7550 Fax (208) 846-7520 For Immediate Release: 01/24/2018 at 7:55 p.m. Please direct questions to the District Office **UPDATE No. 1** The lanes are now open. 3989 / 3490…
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Injury Crash US12 milemarker 61
IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE - generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY --------------------------------------------------------------------------- IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE District 2 Patrol 2700 North and South Highway Lewiston, ID 83501-1732 (208) 799-5151 Fax (208) 799-5146 For Immediate Release: 01/25/2018 08:59 Please direct questions to the District Office On January 24th, 2018, the Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash on east US 12 near milepost 63.4 in Lewis County, Idaho. William Mahorney, 87, of Kamiah, Idaho was traveling east on US 12 in his 2015 Ford Escape. Mahorney attempted to avoid rocks in the roadway and drove off the right shoulder into the ditch. Mahorney's vehicle drove through the ditch, rolled onto its top, and came to rest on the eastbound shoulder of the roadway. The roadway was completely blocked for approximately 25 minutes to allow medical personnel to safely extricate Mahorney. Mahorney was then…
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E.D.Mo.: Claim that Franks applies because the CI must have been paid and it was omitted is insufficient as speculative
“In his motion to suppress, Davison did not identify any false information included in the affidavit. Rather, Davison alleged only that he believed the CI could have been paid for information and that fact had been omitted from the affidavit. … Continue reading →
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N.D.Ga.: Def didn’t abandon shopping bag by putting it down while he played basketball
The court declines to adopt the R&R that defendant abandoned or had no reasonable expectation of privacy in a shopping bag by defendant setting it down on gym bleachers while he was in the gym playing basketball. United States v. … Continue reading →
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D.Kan.: Search of a small container on a key chain was reasonable as search incident
“Here, the officers’ search of the container attached to Mr. Nichols’s keys was within the time, control, and place constraints for the search of an arrestee’s personal property incident to arrest. Mr. Nichols had the keychain in his exclusive control … Continue reading →
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Motherboard: Florida Cop Bought Powerful Phone Malware That Can Intercept Emails and WhatsApp
Motherboard: Florida Cop Bought Powerful Phone Malware That Can Intercept Emails and WhatsApp by Joseph Cox: A state law enforcement officer, apparently without the knowledge of his own agency, purchased malware that can intercept social media messages, emails, and much … Continue reading →
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