Punch and Jurists

U.S. v. Barson, No. 15-20416 (5th Cir.) (845 F.3d 159) (December 16, 2016) (Per Curiam) by This Medicare fraud case is noted for its debate (between the majority and the dissent) over the proper interpretation of the term “victim” as used both in general for sentencing enhancement purposes, and more …

U.S. v. Rodriguez, No. 11-15911 (11th Cir.) ( F.3d ) (October 16, 2013) (Judge Beverly B. Martin) by Manuel Rodriguez was convicted at trial of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 1348 and 1343. He was sentenced to 120 months in prison, …