Charged with illegally trading patient referrals in exchange for financial compensation, Dr. T. potentially faced up to 10 years in prison, a fine up to $500,000, and the possibility of losing his medical license. Negotiations with the U.S. Attorney's Office and the Medical Board of California made by federal criminal defense attorney Allen Sawyer of The Law Offices of Allen Sawyer resulted in the dismissal of charges for Dr. T. and the preservation of his medical license.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Law Offices of Allen Sawyer today announce that charges against Dr. T., a client involved in a multi-million-dollar federal health care fraud case (Case # 3:20-cr-00410-MMC), have been dismissed, thanks to the intervention of federal criminal defense attorney Allen Sawyer.
According to a September 5, 2019, press release by the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California, Dr. T. was among the 13 Bay Area doctors charged with violating Title 42, United States Code, Section 1320a-7b(b)(2)(A) by allegedly accepting kickbacks for providing patient referrals to both Amity Home Health Care and Advent Care, Inc., for home health and hospice services. Statute 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(b)(2)(A) criminalizes intentionally soliciting, offering, or paying a kickback, bribe, or rebate for providing services under a federal health care program. Since it involved patients insured by Medicare, the kickback scheme violated this statute. Defense attorney Allen Sawyer negotiated a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Attorney's Office, which secured community service for Dr. T., after which the charges against him were dismissed. Sawyer furthermore interceded on his client's behalf with the Medical Board of California, ensuring the dismissal of all administrative action against Dr. T.'s medical license.
"This was the largest federal health care fraud case the Bay Area's ever seen," said Sawyer. "We are thrilled with the result for my client. Instead of going to prison, he is going home with a clear record and his medical license intact."
About California Defense Attorney Allen Sawyer
With offices in Stockton, San Jose, and Sacramento, The Law Offices of Allen Sawyer comprise unparalleled attorney representation for a range of legal matters across the state. Additionally, Mr. Sawyer can be seen regularly on local television news, handling cases for politicians, celebrities, sports figures, and matters in the public eye.
Sawyer brings over 20 years of experience as a California attorney, including time spent as a prosecutor, to his California defense attorney practice. Misdemeanors and felonies, Allen Sawyer litigates California criminal defense cases including, but not limited to, the following categories:
- California Criminal Defense
- Stockton Drug Crimes Defense
- California Embezzlement Defense
- Federal Crimes Defense
- San Francisco White Collar Defense
His distinctive legal experience and his passionate dedication uniquely situate him to provide criminal defense to clients in Stockton, Sacramento, San Francisco, Northern California, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Mr. Sawyer fights for the rights of the accused. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please contact Allen Sawyer directly at (209) 645-0556, or visit the law firm website: https://www.allensawyer.com/.
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