Acquittal Related Insights & Resources

Dr. Lonnie Joseph Parker, a Texarkana physician, was recently convicted in federal court of unlawfully prescribing opioids – a so-called “pill mill” prosecution. He received a 7-year sentence after a jury found him guilty on four counts of distributing controlled substances outside the usual course of professional practice. Notably, the...

Do we execute prisoners despite constitutional defects in the trial? The Supreme Court gives a silent answer in Crawford v. Mississippi. If you tell your lawyers not to admit you did it—and they do it anyway—does the Constitution guarantee you a new trial? And if that constitutional rule came after...

Federal criminal defense attorney Ronald W. Chapman II, together with the rest of Dr. Kumar’s dedicated healthcare fraud defense team, successfully secured the dismissal of the majority of the healthcare fraud federal charges brought against Dr. Kumar, a respected OBGYN practicing in Memphis.

As the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs approaches, the spotlight shifts from headlines to hard evidence. While the charges carry the weight of serious federal crimes, the case may be weaker than it first appears. A first-time federal judge, a media-saturated jury pool, and a prosecution strategy that leans heavily...

DoD Directive 5240.01 and the Department of Defense's expanded authorization for military use of force in response to domestic civil disturbances, including election-related unrest. This directive outlines when and how the military may assist law enforcement, potentially using lethal force under certain conditions. Understand the implications of this update, which...

The Georgia School shooting father was charged with voluntary manslaughter very quickly after the shooting. Many legal experts are calling this move hasty and quick. Ronald Chapman breaks down the charges and why they might not succeed.

Health care fraud defense attorney Ronald W. Chapman II, notable for his significant health care fraud acquittals discusses rising prosecutions in Michigan, Florida, Texas and increased sentences for medicare fraud.

Kendall Hansen was acquitted by a Kentucky federal jury of drug distribution and conspiracy to distribute drugs out of his interventional pain practice. The case of the alleged pill mill was prosecuted by the ARPO strike force and is the second loss by this office against Ronald W. Chapman in...

Nursing home CEO and administrators acquitted of health care fraud charges. Brighton Nursing Home was charged with health care fraud along with its CEO and nurse administrator. The case proceeded to trial in Pittsburgh in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The individual defendants were acquitted of healthcare fraud, falsification of...

Dr. Loey Kousa a Paintsville Kentucky Doctor was acquitted of all nine counts in a federal indictment which included drug distribution, healthcare fraud, and healthcare false statements. He was represented by healthcare fraud defense attorney Ronald W. Chapman II and Matthew Pelcowitz of the Chapman Law Group. This is the...

Federal criminal defense attorney Ronald W. Chapman II secured dismissal of 20-year mandatory minimum death charges for a Georgia Doctor - Thomas Sachy. Dr. Sachy walked out of court a free man after beating charges that he unlawfully distributed drugs and ran a pill mill leading to the death...

Dr. Lesly Pompy was acquitted of unlawful distribution and $16 million in healthcare fraud after facing a federal investigation for nearly five years. Federal criminal defense attorney Ronald W. Chapman II secured victory after over a month-long federal trial in the Eastern District of Michigan. This was Ron’s second...

Ruan v. United States was a landmark decision by the Supreme Court increasing the standard needed to convict physicians of unlawful prescribing. Three months post Ruan, we are seeing a mixed bag of District Court decisions. Here is a breakdown of these trial court and appellate decisions.

Securing acquittal in opioid prescribing or “pill mill” cases is a daunting task. Federal criminal defense attorney Ronald Chapman is

Detroit Federal Health Care Fraud Defense Attorney Secures Another Victory. A Detroit federal jury acquitted four physicians of allegations that they engaged in a $454 million dollar healthcare fraud and opioid scheme and conspiracy spanning six years. After six weens of testimony and just ten hours of deliberations the jury...

In Arizona v. Youngblood the Supreme Court determined that a defendant is only entitled to dismissal based on destruction of evidence where it can show “bad faith” on the part of the police officers. ContraFed breaks down decisions since Youngblood and an approach for a successful “bad faith” spoliation argument.

Mayo Clinic trained physician Joseph Oesterling was acquitted of all counts of drug trafficking for allegedly running a pill mill in Caro Michigan. He was represented by Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Ronald W. Chapman II.

Healthcare fraud and drug trafficking full acquittal secured by Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Ronald W. Chapman II. Dr. Aggarwal was accused of unlawfully prescribing the drug Suboxone at a West Virginia drug treatment clinic. He was cleared of all charges by the West Virginia Federal Jury.

Answers to Common Questions About FDA Adulteration, Misbranding, and FDCA Prosecutions – FDA Criminal Defense FAQ What is an FDA criminal case? An FDA criminal case is a federal prosecution brought under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA). These matters are pursued by the government when it alleges...

Introduction Cryptocurrency has become a new frontier in federal asset forfeiture. In recent years, federal agencies have aggressively pursued pre-trial seizure of digital assets – meaning they can take control of your cryptocurrency before any criminal trial or conviction. As a result, ordinary citizens and even defense attorneys often find...

Can You Get Bail After a Federal Indictment? Being federally indicted is a terrifying experience. You’re suddenly facing serious charges, possible prison time, and the overwhelming power of the U.S. government. One of the first questions many defendants ask is:   Can I get bail after a federal indictment? The...

  A Comprehensive Guide to Federal Criminal Defense (2025) This article is an excerpt from: By: Ronald W. Chapman II   Decoding Federal Target Letters: A Guide to Navigating Uncharted Waters When the mail arrives with a distinctive Department of Justice (DOJ) envelope, or that letter is handed to you...

How to Cross A Government Expert Witness A Battle of the Experts Federal white-collar criminal cases, when properly tried, boil down to one thing – a battle of the experts. The Government scours the country looking for a highly credentialed expert who is willing to testify and the defense scours...

Selecting a federal criminal defense attorney: what to evaluate when facing a federal investigation or charges. Selecting the right federal criminal defense lawyer requires preparation, research, and patience which is a tall ask when a client is faced with the myriad of life-altering decisions. Trust Google and you’ll only find...

Understanding Federal Charges: A Practical Guide by Ronald W. Chapman II Facing a federal criminal case is daunting. I wrote this guide to give you a clear map—what makes a case federal, how the process unfolds, where the government’s leverage really lies, and how an aggressive, informed defense changes outcomes....

 Understanding Federal Sentencing What are the Sentences for Federal Charges? Federal sentences vary based on the type of offense, severity of the offense, and prior criminal history of the defendant. Some federal sentences carry a mandatory minimum while others require the judge to determine the sentence based off of the...

Understanding federal drug laws The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) The Controlled Substance Act, 21 U.S.C. 801 et. seq., placed all substances into one of five schedules. The schedules in order of potential for abuse. Schedule I drugs are drugs that are considered to have no medical use and are illegal...