Lowther | Walker’s Florida criminal defense attorneys hold decades of experience in the Florida courts. Our experience communicating and negotiating with the authorities at the FBI, FDA, and DOJ helps clients avoid harsh sentences.
Lowther | Walker is proud of our work for clients throughout Florida and our work in the Southern, Middle, and Northern District Courts. From Jacksonville in the North of the State to Miami in the South, we offer unwavering legal protection.
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The moment you learn you’re under federal investigation, the actions you take and the words you speak take on far greater importance. In a federal case, investigators generally determine your involvement before filing formal charges against you. When you learn you’re the subject of an investigation, the case against you has been building for months.
Taking the following actions can help protect you during a Florida federal investigation.
The first step is recognizing the signs the federal government is investigating you and clarifying your involvement in the investigation.
The first sign you’re under investigation for a federal crime is one of the following:
Your next step is to determine why they’re investigating you and whether you’re the subject, target, or a witness within the prosecution’s case.
The FBI and other law enforcement agencies do not provide details on their open cases to parties within their investigations. You will only determine the nature of the case against you by hiring a lawyer. Your lawyer can then inquire with the Assistant United States attorney in charge of your case to identify the grounds for their investigation. Hiring a federal criminal lawyer at the earliest possible investigation stage is the best way to ensure your legal team has enough time and resources to mount a robust defense. Proactively hiring a defense lawyer also helps limit the time the prosecution can freely investigate you and collect evidence without mitigation from your legal defense team.
One of the most common mistakes parties under investigation make is to contact their family or friends when they discover the case against them. Calls, texts, and emails may become evidence within your case, and the authorities can compel your friends, coworkers, and business partners to testify against you.
The second most common mistake is speaking with the law enforcement officials conducting the investigation. Investigators may seem friendly and approachable during an investigation, but their ultimate goal is to collect information to use against you in the courts. Investigators can lie to you and catch you off-guard. Your communications with an FBI investigator are equivalent to testifying in court. Providing false or misleading information can lead to a charge of lying under oath.
Follow legal advice to the letter and protect yourself during the investigation by only communicating with your legal counsel regarding the case.
Florida Healthcare Fraud Defense
Criminal defendants charged with violating federal law in Florida are tried in one of three federal district courts:
The Middle District of Florida includes the Tampa, Orlando, Fort Myers, and Ocala divisions.
The Tampa Division courthouse is located at 801 North Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida, 33602. It governs these counties:
The Orlando Division courthouse is at 401 West Central Boulevard, Orlando, Florida, 32801. This court resolves cases in these counties:
The Fort Myers Division courthouse is located at 2110 First Street, Fort Myers, Florida, 33901. It handles cases in the following counties:
The Ocala Division courthouse is at 1409 Northwest 29th Road, Ocala, Florida, 34475. It covers these counties:
The Northern District of Florida combines the following four divisions:
Four courthouses govern these divisions:
The Southern District of Florida has four court locations:
Financial fraud charges carry heavy penalties, from millions of dollars in fines to prison terms. Work with a Florida criminal defense lawyer with decades of experience defending clients in bank fraud, wire fraud, tax fraud, and other high-stakes financial fraud cases. Lowther | Walker’s seasoned federal attorneys help protect your business, home, and freedom, using their decades of experience to counter the prosecution’s claims.
Healthcare professionals must immediately respond to a fraud charge to retain their license and professional reputation. Even minor errors in billing can have a devastating impact on your career. When you find yourself under investigation by the FBI, MFCU (Medicaid Fraud Control Unit), US DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), or US Department of Health and Human Services, call Lowther | Walker immediately for legal guidance. Our healthcare fraud experience includes successfully defending clients in Stark Law, Medicare Billing Fraud, False Claims Act cases, as well as Medicaid Fraud Defense.
Most drug offenses fall under Title 21 of the U.S. Criminal Code and carry mandatory minimum sentences for a conviction. Your federal drug offense attorney should not only have an understanding of the specific laws governing your charges but also of the Florida courts and the plea bargaining process. Lowther | Walker lawyer Murdoch Walker has previously served as the DEA’s Task Force Officer. We know the strategies drug offense prosecutors across the Florida district courts employ and can orchestrate plans to mitigate them.
If you’re deciding between several Florida law firms to represent you, consider the following reasons for selecting Lowther | Walker:
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Lowther | Walker’s criminal defense results are the foundation of our national reputation. Our landmark work includes successfully defending a client in the highest-value healthcare fraud case the DOJ has ever prosecuted. If you’re in the process of hiring a criminal defense lawyer, explore our case results to see why Lowther | Walker is the right choice of representation.
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Our broad experience in federal criminal law includes working with clients at every stage in the prosecutorial process. Whether you’re under investigation and require an immediate consultation, or your case is going to trial, and you’re searching for a seasoned trial attorney, Lowther | Walker provides aggressive representation and pinpoint strategic guidance.
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Lowther Walker has hands-on experience successfully defending criminal fraud cases throughout Florida. From working with local Florida doctors accused in Medicare Fraud cases to supporting business owners subject to tax fraud investigations, we’re known throughout the Sunshine State for adeptly defending clients in criminal fraud cases. We offer services throughout Florida and have represented clients across the federal courts in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Key West, and Miami.
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When you need a criminal defense lawyer to answer your questions, we can respond any time, 24/7. We offer a free initial confidential consultation to analyze your case, explore your legal position, and provide forthright recommendations.
Our proven criminal defense attorneys serve clients throughout Florida and have won cases throughout the state.
We’re available 24/7 to answer your questions and work for you in responding to investigators.
Call Lowther | Walker via (404) 496-4052 and book a free, no-obligation consultation.
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