Washingto DC Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers
Nationwide Help: Our White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyers And Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys Aggressively Represent Government Contractors, Health Care Professionals, Corporations, and CEOs Nationwide
LOCATIONS: WASHINGTON DC, DENVER, COLORADO; DUBAI; MIAMI, FLORIDA; LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. – US AND INTERNATIONAL REACH
We Only Represent Businesses, Manufacturers, Defendants in the HealthCare Industry and Government Contractors
Federal Contract Fraud | Bribery | Conspiracy | Wire Fraud | Mail Fraud | Federal False Claims Act | Trade Agreements Act Fraud | Buy American Act Fraud | Fraud Against the United States | Health Care Fraud | Government Contract Small Business Programs, and more.
Do you think that you have made an honest mistake and never intended to harm the government? Do you think that you or your company is targeted wrongfully and you are simply being punished? In today’s political and commercial climate, the reality is that individuals and corporations are being targeted when the government may have only shreds of evidence at best. Even if they claim to have evidence against you, does it rise to the burden of proof that the government will have to prove in court?
In government contracting and the healthcare industries, sometimes, government lawyers have minimal evidence at best. Yet, they pursue civil and federal criminal cases against you because they will gamble that you don’t have a criminal defense attorney who understands the underlying laws (government contracts, healthcare, trade agreements, and so on).
When you retain us, we immediately form a dedicated legal defense team to put together a solid defense. White-collar crimes carry stiff penalties, high fines, or even long jail sentences. The longer you wait, the stronger the prosecution’s case becomes.
At Watson & Associates, LLC, we develop a team of experienced federal defense attorneys and trial lawyers who bring the mix of experience required to push back and fight for your rights in high-stakes federal criminal cases. Our federal criminal defense lawyers have practiced at both lower and appellate courts. Call us immediately if you are indicted and heading towards a jury trial for criminal fraud against the government for the above unique areas.
Immediate Concerns and Actions: Learning that you are under investigation or charged/indicted for a federal crime is a very scary experience. What should you do? What is a Stake? Do you have a legal defense? These are all questions that come to mind.
The first order of business is to address any pending subpoena requests or civil investigative demands. Failure to address these issues can only make the situation worse. If you are charged with a white-collar crime such as procurement fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud against the United States, healthcare fraud, wire fraud, or mail fraud, our Washington DC based federal criminal defense lawyers are here to help you get to the bottom of it.
The best thing you can do right now is start building a legal defense early. Federal prosecutors have probably been targeting you or investigating you or your company for months or even years. One of the first things to consider is whether you have already spoken to investigators and whether you have potentially waived any constitutional rights. If you have not already been interviewed, then you certainly do not want to engage without legal counsel.
If an investigator has knocked on your door and you have received a target letter, civil investigative demand (CID), or subpoena in a criminal case, you must act quickly. Many False Claims Act cases stem from Qui Tam actions; the government attorneys have already been investigating this case for months, or even years. If you are currently under investigation, you should not take the chance to speak to federal investigators without legal counsel.
Let Watson & Associates federal criminal attorneys help you. Once retained, we immediately communicate with DOJ, OIG or attorneys from whatever law enforcement agency is investigating you. We have three immediate goals in mind;
- Determine what if any, legal damage has already been done
- Immediately ascertain the basis for the case and immediately start developing a legal defense.
- Determine when and if to strike to get the case dismissed or, in the alternative, settled.
At Watson & Associates, LLC, we work with local counsel and federal criminal defense lawyers who have experience with the federal criminal process and who can craft a tailored defense with you.
If you received a target letter or subpoena for a criminal case, call our office immediately. Do not waste any more time.To speak with our federal criminal defense lawyers, call 81.866.601.5518 now.
Staggering End Results for Federal Cases – Why Do Federal Prosecutors Get High Conviction Rates?
Not all cases brought by the government have merit. Yet, the conviction rates are staggeringly high. Why is that? When it comes to government contracting fraud cases, government attorneys know that many federal criminal defense lawyers are not experienced in federal procurement law. Therefore, the underlying charge ( Trade Agreements Act, FAR or SBA small business violations, subcontractor limitations, or Buy American Act) goes untouched.
This paves an easy case for the government’s attorneys to get indictments, and or force defendants to settle cases. We certainly are not saying that every case will get dismissed. They are saying that substantive knowledge of the underlying crime can put you in a better position to defend your case.
Getting the best federal white collar criminal defense lawyer and aggressive federal defense attorneys who understand the legal issues you must defend against is the key to successfully pushing back in a federal false claims or procurement fraud case.
What Can You Do To Weaken the Prosecutor’s Case Against You?
Litigation of federal criminal cases mostly has an element of “intent” that the prosecution must prove. If the crime requires proof of 4 elements, then 3 out 4 is not enough. The. government must prove ALL elements “beyond a reasonable doubt.” When you retain our legal defense team, we get immediately to that aspect to see what elements we can disprove.
- You have to prove lack of intent to prevail
- There are other legal defenses. Lack of intent is the one that gives the government the most trouble.
Below are Sample Cases Showing that Federal Prosecution of Companies, Contractors, and CEO’s is Alive and Well
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Our Federal Aggressive Defense Attorneys Only Handle Certain Types of White Collar Criminal Defense Cases Nationwide
At Watson & Associates, LLC with law offices in Washington DC and Colorado, our experienced white collar criminal defense lawyers and government contractor trial lawyers bring decades of combined experience to defend individual and corporate government contracting clients in high-stakes federal criminal cases. Our DC federal criminal defense lawyers handle only federal court cases involving government procurement, and we can help you get better results than when hiring criminal defense lawyers without government contracting experience.
Below is a list of common types of cases where our Washington DC – based federal defense attorneys can provide legal representation
- False Claims Act violations
- Buy American Act (BAA) Compliance
- Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance
- SBA PPP Loan Fraud
- SBA and VA small business programs (HUBZone, SDVOSB, SBA 8(a)
- Small Business size and pass-through matters
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) non-compliance
- Fraudulent invoices
- Bid rigging and collusion
- Product substitution
- Cross-selling
- Mail Fraud
- Health Care Fraud
- Wire Fraud attorney defense
- Bribery
- Conspiracy
- Major Fraud against the U.S.
MORE ON THE TYPES OF CASES WE HANDLE
- Mail Fraud and Wire Fraud – 18 U.S. Code § 1343
- Conspiracy – 18 U.S. Code § 371
- False Claims Act – 31 U.S.C. § 3729
- Trade Agreements Act – 19 USC Chapter 13
- Buy American Act – 41 U.S.C. 10a-10d
- Health Care Fraud Act – 18 U.S. Code § 1347
- SBA Affiliation. – 13 CFR 121.103
- Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
National Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers Washington DC
Federal White-Collar Crimes Lawyers
Federal White-collar crimes and being investigated or charged with one means that the federal prosecution is focused on more financially motivated, nonviolent crimes committed by corporations, corporate officers and government personnel. Our federal criminal defense lawyers primarily help with crimes that deal with criminal intent, fraud and deceit, concealment and trust.
When you are facing a federal investigation, you want to quickly understand the rules of engagement, what to do and not do, and most of all gain the legal expertise needed to fight back and win.
In the realm of federal offenses, white-collar crimes stand out for their complexity and the sophisticated methods employed by perpetrators. Common examples include fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, and bribery.
Perhaps the most prevalent white-collar crime, fraud encompasses a wide range of illegal activities, such as securities fraud, where investors are misled about a company’s financial health, and insurance fraud, involving false claims to obtain insurance payments unlawfully.
- Embezzlement involves the wrongful appropriation of funds placed in one’s trust or belonging to one’s employer.
- Money laundering, the process of concealing the origins of illegally obtained money, typically involves a complex series of transactions to “clean” the funds.
- Bribery, another form of white-collar crime, entails offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value as a means to influence the actions of an official or other person in charge of a public or legal duty.
The consequences of a conviction can be severe, including hefty fines, restitution, and significant prison time, not to mention the lasting impact on one’s professional reputation and personal life.
Given the stakes, it’s crucial for individuals facing allegations of white-collar crimes to consult with federal defense attorneys who specialize in this area.
Have you received a federal target letter or subpoena? Do not waste time. Call one of our aggressive defense attorneys at 866.601.5518.
Served With a Federal Subpoena in a Federal Criminal Case? What to Do
When your company receives a subpoena in a federal criminal case, you want to consider doing some basic things right away. They include notifying key personnel such as the company’s general counsel, other internal company lawyers, need-to-know corporate offices and outside federal criminal defense attorneys. If you are a federal government contractor, you should make sure that your defense firm is also well-versed in federal government contract laws.
Our Approach – How Lack of Intent in Your Federal Can Help You
Our criminal defense clients, more than anything, want the investigation, indictment or litigation to go away. In many of the prosecution’s case, the government has to provide intent as an element of the crime. This is especially true for white-collar crimes such as bribery, proving fraud against the government, etc.
But even before that, government contractors facing False Claims Act charges are faced with allegations of violating a procurement law or some related event. Our District of Columbia federal criminal defense lawyers push back early and show that the prosecution has no intent proof, or cannot prove the underlying allegations.
Our goal in every case is to push back early and possibly get rid of the case before indictments or charges are brought.
If you are unfortunate and already have been indicted by a grand jury, our goal is to also avoid getting to trial.
Getting rid of the case early starts with you – do not make the mistake of taking on federal agents and submitting to questions without hiring an experienced federal criminal lawyer. Once you make a mistake without legal counsel, it becomes very difficult to untangle.
The Longer You Wait to Act, the Further Along Federal Prosecutors Will Move Ahead
If you are being investigated and targeted by federal law enforcement, you cannot wait around to hopefully find out what is going on and then hire federal criminal defense lawyers. Chances are that the government’s case has been ongoing for months or even years. The bottom line is that you cannot wait around and allow the government’s case to get stronger against you.
The federal white collar criminal defense lawyer at Watson & Associates, LLC will quickly put a legal defense team together and immediately aim to dismantle the government’s case. We develop a custom-tailored defense and work aggressively to reduce the impact.
Are you targeted in a federal investigation by the OIG or DOJ, and don’t you know the next steps?
When bringing a government contract fraud case, the hardest hurdle for prosecutors to overcome is proving intent. The government MUST prove intent before getting a conviction. Although you are presumed innocent until proven guilty, the reality is that you need government contractor federal criminal lawyers who understand the procurement landscape and can vigorously defend against False Claims Act allegations and respond to criminal investigations.
- We quickly get to the heart of the problem and deal directly with federal investigators and government attorneys.
- Our team of aggressive federal criminal defense attorneys in Washington, D.C., will promptly obtain the substantive allegations and start building your legal defense immediately.
How This Law Firm Helps: Top Federal Defense Attorneys for Federal Government Contractors, Health Care – White Collar Crimes
Watson’s Federal Defense Attorneys Know How to Fight Back: Federal OIG or DOJ investigations into allegations of federal contract fraud or white-collar crime are extremely aggressive. Law enforcement agencies tend to threaten employees or other contractors by raiding offices, taking computers, or even getting people to talk without informing them of their rights. Putting fear in potential criminal defendants involved with a particular government contract is a very effective tool that government lawyers are allowed to use.
- Our defense attorneys immediately communicate with federal government attorneys. Federal criminal False claims or healthcare fraud cases can move along quickly. When you retain our law firm, we immediately notify the government and initiate ( if allowed) some initial dialogue. Your legal defense MUST start immediately.
- Watson’s will quickly assess your or your company’s potential exposure. The second thing that our federal criminal defense attorneys will accomplish is to compile the relevant details to see what the estimated exposure is in your case. Have you now been served a civil investigative demand but can also run the risk of having a criminal simultaneous launched, can you be deemed to be a co-conspirator, can the government come after your assets? Is your case facing a substantial fine, or can you also be exposed to jail time? These are specific things that Watson’s federal criminal defense lawyers will get the ball rolling on.
- We will next build a legal defense team specifically for your case. The key to winning any civil or criminal defense case is to immediately start building your legal defense. The prosecuting more than likely has its case open for several months – if not years. Your federal criminal defense lawyer will form and execute a customized defense strategy that is targeted to defeat the government’s allegations. You cannot win your case by playing from behind.
- We have over 30 years of federal procurement experience and have the tools to push back on the substantive areas of how your case got started. This is where we beat the competition. Government contracting law is a very unique area of law. Federal prosecutors know this and like it when defendants hire local attorneys who have no procurement experience.
- We prepare your case from investigation to trial. Government contract fraud cases can travel from investigation through trial to a jury. Preparation is the only chance you have at overcoming the stress and headache you are now dealing with. Watson & Associates offers top rated federal defense attorneys in Washington DC for government contractors.
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Team Leads – Watson & Associates, LLC Top Federal Criminal Lawyers DC for Federal Criminal Cases?
Theodore P. Watson, Esquire. Practice Group Lead. At Watson & Associates, with law offices in Colorado and Washington, DC, our top-rated federal defense attorneys have experience working for federal contracting agencies. We understand the nuts and bolts of the government’s investigation, criminal cases, and how the DOJ or even the SBA OIG develops a civil or criminal case against you.
A crucial aspect of our practice lies in the fact that many of our federal white collar criminal defense attorneys possess extensive experience as government contracting officials. We also understand how trial lawyers, and federal prosecutors in federal agencies like the DOJ and the U.S. Attorney’s Office operate. Drawing on those valuable insights, our job is to deconstruct the government’s case and develop a legal defense in federal courts that can create leverage in the event of litigation.
Wise D. Allen, Esquire ,Top federal criminal lawyer DC for Government Contractors: Counsel is a Veteran Lieutenant Commander Judge Advocate for the United States Military. As a federal criminal lawyer, he also has extensive knowledge and experience in resolving corporate defense and criminal defense litigation in vast international and national legal issues.
He brings a wealth of successful experience to government contractors seeking federal defense counsel in the various areas of procurement fraud, international contracting, False Claims Act defense and more.
Mr. Allen’s federal civil and criminal defense litigation experience as a former appellate attorney representing the United States and federal attorney for defendants in trials led to his clients receiving overwhelming favorable outcomes in contested issues and obtaining non-contested resolutions. Read more..
Scott D. Lovelock. Mr. Lovelock brings a wealth of proven knowledge and experience helping clients address issues of risk assessment, mitigation and regulatory compliance as well as a savvy level of business and military experience that gives him a unique perspective to help government contractors succeed and avoid most of the costly mistakes that are encountered when failing to understand and implement required compliance programs or understanding the nuances of working with government agencies.
A retired Air Force officer, with extensive operational experience with procurement law for contractors in both the field, Numbered Commands, Air Force Headquarters and the Joint Staff, he brings a unique and focused perspective of DoD operations in how he serves our clients.
Walter H. Foster, Of Counsel, and False Claims Act defense lawyer, is a seasoned attorney and former Army colonel with deep experience orchestrating teams, imparting clarity and counsel, and executing on behalf of both private enterprise and the federal government. From managing technical construction in Iraq to prosecuting terrorists for the Pentagon, Walter brings mission focus to every challenge.
Moving to the Pentagon as Lead Trial Counsel, Walter was tapped to spearhead the high-profile prosecution of an Al Qaeda operative who had been detained at Guantanamo Bay. Walter established and managed a busy practice in Tampa, working the entire case lifecycle for 3,000 bench trials and 80 jury trials over nine years. While focusing largely on criminal defense, civil litigation.