Massachusetts False Imprisonment Law
<h2> <center> United States of America v. Patrick J. Dolan </h2> </center>
Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyers Paul Cirel and Evan Johnson represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud. Between November 2018 and November 2024, Patrick J. Dolan devised a scheme to defraud his clients and other individuals who entrusted Dolan to maintain funds in accounts he controlled for their benefit. Specifically, Dolan stole over $2 million that he was holding in esc... More...
$ (03-12-2026 - MA)<center: United States of America v. Chang Goo Yoon
Boston, Massachusetts health care fraud criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant. Over four years, Chang Goo Yoon submitted more than a million dollars in false health insurance claims, resulting in his conviction on two counts of health care fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1347. Yoon worked as a licensed physical therapist who owned and operated several clinics in Massachusetts. Between... More...
$ (02-21-2026 - MA)United States of America v. Dennis Condron
Springfield, Massachusetts, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with making fraudulent and false statements. Over a three-year period, in addition to depositing customer payments to his company, D Condron Construction, Dennis Condron, 76, of Cheshire, hid over half a million dollars in customer checks by cashing them and diverting them to his personal accounts. When Condro... More...
$ (02-10-2026 - ma)United States of America v. Tuyet T. Martin
Boston, Massachusetts, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempting to obstruct justice. Tuyet T. Martin, 55, of Pelham, N.H., was charged along with her brother Dean Tran, who was charged in a 28-count federal indictment for his fraudulent collection of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits and his willful omission of consulting and rental income from his tax ... More...
$ (01-23-2026 - MA)<H2> United States of America v. Ajinomoto Cambrooke, Inc.
Boston, Massachusetts, commercial litigation lawyers represented the Defendant accused of violating the False Claims Act by obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for which it was not eligible. Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) on March 29, 2020, to provide emergency financial assistance to the millions of Americans who were sufferi... More...
$ (12-24-2025 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Bill Dessaps </h1></h1>
Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts of wire fraud conspiracy, two counts of wire fraud conspiracy, one count of money laundering, and one count of bank fraud<br> <br> An Easton man was convicted today, following an eight-day trial of using Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds to secretly purchase a home in the name of a close relative.... More...
$0 (09-19-2025 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Scott Kelley </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Stealing Over $330,000 in Cash from Elderly Victims </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Former U.S. Postal Inspector Charged with Stealing Over $330,000 in Cash from Elderly Victims</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b><... More...
$0 (08-29-2025 - MA)United States of America v. Steve Leon Waithe
Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud, cyberstalking and conspiracy to commit computer fraud and aiding and abetting computer fraud.<br> <br> Former college track and field coach Steve Waithe pleaded guilty to a multi-count indictment charging schemes to obtain nude and semi-nude photographs from over a hundred women, including many Waithe ... More...
$0 (08-12-2025 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Dr. Kingsley R. Chin </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with making false statements to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> CEO of Spine Device Company Sentenced for False Statements in Connection With Mandatory Reporting to CMS</h2></center></b></b></center>... More...
$0 (08-07-2025 - MA)United States ex rel. Martin Flanagan v. Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Fresenius Medical Care North America
Boston, Massachusetts qui tam lawyers represented the Plaintiff suing on a False Claims Act fraud theory.<br> <br> Martin Flanagan brought this qui tam suit against Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. ("Fresenius"), under the False Claims Act ("FCA"), 31 U.S.C. § 3729, alleging a fraudulent kickback scheme related to referrals to Fresenius-operated dialysis clinics. The district court dismiss... More...
$0 (07-01-2025 - MA)United States of America v. Richard Evans
Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with filing false claims to BPD for overtime pay and his participation in a scheme to submit such claims and wire fraud.<br> <br> Evans entered BPD's police academy in 1983 and was promoted to the rank of Captain on January 20, 2010. Captain is the highest-ranking position within the BPD that can be achieved without b... More...
$0 (07-01-2025 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Jean Morose Viliena </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful reentry of a deported alien </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Honduran National Sentenced to Six Months in Prison for Illegal Reentry</h2></center></b></b></center></b><br> <br> <center><br> <h1><br> Sponsored By <br> <a href="... More...
$0 (06-23-2025 - MA)<H2> United States of America v. Derk Aut
Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with embezzlement by a bank employe and aggravated identity theft.<br> <br> * * *<br> <br> 18 U.S.C. § 656 is a federal law that criminalizes embezzlement, misapplication of funds, or theft by individuals connected with banks, including officers, directors, agents, or employees. It applies to a variety of financial ... More...
$0 (06-18-2025 - ma)United States of America v. Aleksel Andriunin
Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit market <br> manipulation and wire fraud.<br> <br> * * *<br> <br> Conspiracy to commit market manipulation involves an agreement between two or more people to artificially influence the price of a security or commodity, often through deceptive practices. This can involve spreading false inform... More...
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<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Defrauding Keolis Commuter Services </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Former Electrical Company General Manager Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding Keolis Commuter Services</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> The former ... More...
$0 (05-15-2025 - MA)United States of America v. Kelechi Collins Umeh
Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with bank fraud.<br> <br> MoreLaw was created to help people find experienced lawyers to represent them in the more than 3,144 counties across the United States. Click the link above to see a list of lawyers ready and willing to represent you if you have a legal problem and need help. Call: 918-582-6422 for help.<br> <... More...
$0 (04-12-2025 - MA)Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Timothy Formel </centerr>
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with rape.<br> <br> MoreLaw was created to help people find experienced lawyers to represent them in the more than 3,144 counties across the United States. Click the link above to see a list of lawyers ready and willing to represent you if you have a legal problem and need help. Call: 918-582-6422 for help.<br> <b... More...
$0 (05-09-2025 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Gina Llerena-Donohue </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fraudulently obtaining Social Security benefits. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Spencer Woman Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A Spencer woman pleaded guilty in federal court in Worcester ... More...
$0 (04-11-2025 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Christopher Flanagan </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with five counts of wire fraud and one count of falsification of records </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Massachusetts State Representative Arrested and Charged in Alleged Fraud and Cover-Up Scheme</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b... More...
$0 (04-11-2025 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Miguel Saravia </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Healthcare Fraud </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Behavioral Healthcare Company Executive Sentenced for Healthcare Fraud</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> The Chief Executive Officer of Dana Group Associates, who is also... More...
$0 (03-26-2025 - MA)Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Luis Bautista
Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with intimidation of a witness and voolating a restraining order.<br> <br> <br> In 2010, after a jury trial in the Superior Court, the defendant was convicted of the offenses of intimidation of a witness and violating a restraining order. The evidence at trial established the following: In 2008, the defendant was subje... More...
$0 (02-07-2025 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Sharn Parzival </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Making False Statements in an Application for a U.S. Passport and to Federal Agents </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Indian National Sentenced for Making False Statements in an Application for a U.S. Passport and to Federal Agents</h2><... More...
$0 (02-06-2025 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Christopher Ponzo </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Bribery Charges </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Former Stoneham Auxiliary Police Officer Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Bribery Charges </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A former Stoneham Auxiliary Police Off... More...
$0 (02-07-2025 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Christopher Ponzo </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Bribery </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Former Stoneham Auxiliary Police Officer Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Bribery Charges</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A former Stoneham Auxiliary Police Officer was... More...
$0 (02-07-2025 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Kemal Mrndzic </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Concealing Participation in Wartime Persecution </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Former Bosnian Prison Camp Supervisor Sentenced to More than Five Years in Prison for Concealing Participation in Wartime Persecution </h2></center></b></... More...
$0 (01-23-2025 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Michael Giampapa </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Being a Felon in Possession of Firearm </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> South Yarmouth Resident Sentenced for Being a Felon in Possession of Firearm </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A South Yarmouth man was sentence... More...
$0 (01-24-2025 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Susan Figuerido </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Embezzling more than $1.3 Million </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Falmouth Woman Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzling more than $1.3 Million</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> The former bookkeeper for a Fal... More...
$0 (01-16-2025 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Jason Duhaime </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Staging a Hoax Explosion and Making False Statements </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Former Northeastern University Employee Sentenced for Staging a Hoax Explosion and Making False Statements</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><b... More...
$0 (01-14-2025 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Hanibal Tayeh </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Fraud and Money Laundering </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Connecticut Man Sentenced to Prison for Fraud and Money Laundering</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A Thomaston, Conn. man was sentenced in federal court in... More...
$0 (01-15-2025 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Chukwunonso Obiora </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Money Laundering and Passport Fraud </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Nigerian Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Money Laundering and Passport Fraud Conspiracies</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><center><h2><font><br> <br... More...
$0 (01-06-2025 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Chukwunonso Obiora </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Money Laundering and Passport Fraud Conspiracies </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Nigerian Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Money Laundering and Passport Fraud Conspiracies</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><center><h2><... More...
$0 (01-06-2025 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Johnny Buscema, Jr. and S.A.F.E. Structure Designs, U.S.A. Manufacturing </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Government Contractors and Owner Agree to Pay $1 Million to Resolve Allegations of Submitting Fraudulent Bids</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><center><h2><font><br> <br> S.A.F.E. Structure De... More...
$0 (01-03-2025 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Inform Diagnostics, Inc. </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with False Claims Act Liability </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Inform Diagnostics Agrees to Pay $2.9 Million to Resolve Potential False Claims Act Liability for Self-Reported Violations</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><center><h... More...
$0 (12-24-2024 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Robert Platt, Jr. </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-Relief Funds </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Boston Man Sentenced for Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-Relief Funds </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> A Boston man was sentenced in federal court... More...
$0 (12-19-2024 - MA)United States of America v. Djuna Goncalves
Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug and firearms felonies.<br> <br> Djuna Goncalves ("Goncalves") was indicted for, and pleaded guilty to, eight counts of drug and firearm-related charges, reserving his right to appeal a sentence greater than 180 months' imprisonment<br> <br> Goncalves was sentenced to 230 months' imprisonment followed by five ... More...
$0 (12-17-2024 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Robert Platt Jr. </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fraudulently obtaining pandemic-related relief funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Boston Man Sentenced for Frequently Obtaining COVID-Relief Funds</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></... More...
$0 (12-19-2024 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. ASD Specialty Healthcare, LLC </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Allegedly Paying Kickbacks to Retina Practices </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> ASD Specialty Healthcare (D/B/A Besse Medical) Agrees To Pay $1.67 Million for Allegedly Paying Kickbacks to Retina Practices</h2></center></b></b> </h2><... More...
$0 (12-13-2024 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Dunyadar Gasanov, a/k/a Damien Gasanov </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with federal charges related to a June 2019 collision involving one of the company's vehicles that caused the deaths of seven motorcyclists in New Hampshire. </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Co-Owner of Westfield Transport, Inc. Sentenced f... More...
$0 (11-21-2024 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Priya Bhambi </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with 2.5 Million Embezzlement Scheme </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Former Takeda Employee Sentenced to Nearly Four Years in Prison for $2.5 Million Embezzlement Scheme</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A former senior ... More...
$0 (10-31-2024 - MA)<h1> United States of America v. Luz Paulino </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Bank Fraud and $2.1 Million COVID Relief Fraud </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Owner of Tax Preparation Company Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Prison for Bank Fraud and $2.1 Million COVID Relief Fraud</h2></center></b></b> </... More...
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