USA v. Dora Moreira
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March 30, 2015
11th Circ. Affirms 20-Year Sentence For $7M Medicare Fraud
The Eleventh Circuit on Monday affirmed the 20-year prison sentence for the owner of a Miami home health care business accused of $7 million in Medicare fraud, ruling she had ample opportunity to defend herself and her sentence fell well within federal guidelines.
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March 25, 2015
11th Circ. Urged To Nix 20-Year Medicare Fraud Sentence
The owner of a Miami home health care company asked the Eleventh Circuit to overturn her conviction and 235-month prison sentence for running a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, arguing Wednesday that she was prevented from presenting evidence to defend herself.