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RP Defense Law We are ready, willing, able, and committed to fight for your rights. Contact us today! Attorney Ruzanna Poghosyan takes great pride as your Defense Attorney.

We work with a wide variety of criminal defense charges including DWI & DUI, weapons charges, homicidal defense, and domestic violence. Her passion for her career has earned her a well-respected and credible reputation throughout every Courthouse in California. Awarded now for five consecutive years as California's Top 100 Trial Attorneys, Ruzanna Poghosyan goes above & beyond by applying her know

ledge to ensure your safety with both State & Federal cases. This is the Attorney & the office that is ready, willing, able, and committed to fight for your rights…. Don’t wait, call today and schedule your free consultation 818.646.3443

05/29/2026

🚨 A federal grand jury just returned an indictment. What happens next — in the first 72 hours — will define the rest of the case. Share this with anyone who needs it.
By the time an indictment is handed down, the prosecution is already in motion. The narrative is written. The press release is ready to go. Agents are coordinating the arrest. They have been preparing for this moment for months — sometimes years.
And their single biggest advantage? Your reaction.
Most people do one or more of the following in the hours after an indictment: they call someone who isn't their lawyer. They post on social media. They send texts trying to explain themselves. They talk to coworkers, family, or friends — people who can be subpoenaed and forced to testify.
Every single one of those actions hands the prosecution ammunition.
Here's what an experienced federal defense attorney will tell you to do instead:
Stay calm. Being indicted does not mean being convicted. The grand jury heard one side of the story — the government's. Your defense hasn't begun.
Call your attorney first. Before you call anyone else. A federal defense lawyer can reach the prosecutor directly, negotiate terms of surrender, and prevent an arrest that becomes a public spectacle.
Say nothing to anyone else. Friends, coworkers, family, social media — everything feeds back into the case. The only protected conversation is with your attorney.
From the moment an indictment is returned, every decision you make is part of your defense or your downfall.
The indictment is not the end of your story. It's the beginning of ours.
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Save this post. Then share it with anyone you know who owns or operates a hospice in California.Most hospice providers a...
05/29/2026

Save this post. Then share it with anyone you know who owns or operates a hospice in California.

Most hospice providers assume that if they haven't heard from investigators, they're fine. That assumption is wrong — and this carousel explains why.

Medicare's Fraud Prevention System analyzes billing data in real time. A sealed qui tam lawsuit can be filed against a practice without the owner ever being notified. The escalation from billing flag to federal indictment can move entirely outside the provider's awareness.

This infographic walks through the five triggers that catch federal attention, the escalation chain from CMS audit to grand jury, and the four things every provider should do right now if any of this sounds familiar.

Federal criminal defense attorney Ruzanna Poghosyan is based in Beverly Hills and represents healthcare providers facing federal investigation across California.

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05/29/2026

If you work in hospice — or you advise someone who does — watch this before anything else.

In this video, federal criminal defense attorney Ruzanna Poghosyan explains exactly how Medicare detects hospice billing fraud, how qui tam whistleblower lawsuits work (and why you may not know one has been filed against you), and what the escalation from billing flag to federal indictment actually looks like.

Most providers assume a clean audit means no exposure. It doesn't. This video explains why — in under 90 seconds.

Share this with anyone in healthcare administration, hospice ownership, or billing management who needs to understand what federal exposure actually looks like.

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05/28/2026

📢 If someone in your family is in custody — please share this before they make another phone call.
Jail calls are recorded. Every single one. That's not a rumor, it's policy — and the prosecution uses those recordings actively.
It doesn't matter how casual the conversation feels. It doesn't matter if the call sounds private. It doesn't matter if someone assured you it wasn't monitored. The moment the call connects from a jail or detention facility, it is being recorded and it is accessible to prosecutors, federal agents, and their investigators.
What happens in practice? A defendant says something on a call that they think is harmless — "just tell them I wasn't there," or "don't mention that night" — and that one sentence hands the government exactly what it needed. Defense attorneys have watched solid cases collapse because of a 30-second phone call.
The rule is absolute: no case strategy, no facts, no names, no alibis, no coaching of any kind on a jail call. Not even venting.
If your loved one needs to talk about the case, that conversation happens with their attorney. In a protected, privileged setting. Nowhere else.
We know how to communicate safely with clients in custody. If your family is navigating this right now, call us.
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If you own a hospice agency, pay attention.CMS is running data analytics on your billing right now.And they're looking f...
05/28/2026

If you own a hospice agency, pay attention.

CMS is running data analytics on your billing right now.

And they're looking for three specific things:

❌ Patients who didn't genuinely meet the 6-month terminal prognosis requirement at certification

❌ A high live discharge rate — too many patients leaving alive signals improper enrollment

❌ Physicians certifying patients they've never personally evaluated

Here's what most people don't realize:

By the time federal agents knock on your door — there's already been months of investigation.

The pipeline goes: CMS flags your data → MAC audits your claims → PSC investigates your records → OIG refers to DOJ → federal charges.

You won't see most of it until it's already in motion.

If you've gotten any letters from CMS, Medicare, OIG, or HHS — or agents have already made contact — call a federal criminal defense attorney today.

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05/28/2026

Federal investigators don't announce when they start watching your hospice agency.

By the time you find out — they've been in your data for months.

Here's how hospice billing fraud is detected:

→ PATIENT ELIGIBILITY: Medicare requires a documented 6-month terminal prognosis at certification. If that documentation doesn't hold up, the agency — not just the certifying physician — faces federal liability.

→ LIVE DISCHARGE RATE: A high percentage of patients discharged alive (rather than dying in hospice care) is a primary fraud signal in CMS analytics.

→ PHYSICIAN CERTIFICATIONS: Doctors signing hundreds of certifications for patients they've never personally evaluated trigger automatic federal review.

From there: MAC audits → PSC investigation → OIG referral → DOJ charges.

This pipeline is quiet. Most providers don't know they're in it until it's too late.

If you've received any correspondence from CMS, a subpoena, or a visit from federal agents — call immediately.

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05/27/2026

🔍 Question: If federal investigators were listening to your phone calls right now, would you know?
The answer, in most cases, is no. And that's exactly the point.
Federal wiretaps are a standard investigative tool — not a last resort. Prosecutors apply for them through a sealed filing with a federal judge. They show probable cause that you're involved in a serious crime, and they demonstrate "necessity" — that conventional investigation methods aren't producing results. Once a judge signs off, the tap goes live.
What that means in practice: live calls are recorded. Text messages are captured. App activity is monitored — including what you search for, what you say to an AI assistant like ChatGPT, and your social media messages. Location data is pulled.
But here's what most people don't think about: it's not just your conversations they're capturing. It's everyone you talk to. Your business partner on the phone every morning. Your spouse. Your accountant. A friend you called to vent.
Every one of those people becomes an unintentional witness. Every casual remark gets reviewed. And if it's useful, it ends up in a courtroom.
There is one rule that applies in every federal case: you do not discuss anything related to an investigation over the phone. Not a hint. Not a joke. Not a "this is probably nothing, but..." You call your attorney. That's it.
If you have questions about your exposure or believe you may be under federal scrutiny, call us directly.
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One split-second decision on a California road changes everything. 🏛️🚔☠️In the eyes of the law, a DUI crash is rarely ju...
05/27/2026

One split-second decision on a California road changes everything. 🏛️🚔☠️

In the eyes of the law, a DUI crash is rarely just an "accident." Under California Penal Code § 23153, causing injury or death while impaired is treated with the same severity as intentional violence. In 2026, prosecutors in the San Fernando Valley are using advanced data to stack Felony charges with massive consecutive "GBI" (Great Bodily Injury) and multiple-victim enhancements. What feels like bad luck today could be a 15-year prison sentence tomorrow.

Limbo is Leverage: 🛡️
Your future is being decided right now by what the police inferred at the scene. Don't wait for formal court dates to protect your life. We are experts at dismantling "circumstantial" evidence and implementing proactive legal strategies that secure your freedom before the government’s narrative is fully written.

Don't let a devastating night become a permanent existence.

💾 SAVE this post if you were involved in an accident.✈️ FORWARD this to a driver who needs a hard reality check.

Contact us for a FREE Discovery Call: 📞 818-646-3443
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The DOJ just executed the largest healthcare fraud enforcement action in its history. $14.6 billion. 324 defendants. 96 ...
05/26/2026

The DOJ just executed the largest healthcare fraud enforcement action in its history. $14.6 billion. 324 defendants. 96 medical professionals. 50 federal districts. Swipe to see what that actually looked like. 👇
Operation Gold Rush didn't happen overnight. Federal investigators used AI and real-time billing data to quietly build cases — then hit all at once in June 2025.
Doctors. Nurse practitioners. Pharmacists. Billers. All charged.
The scheme at the center: stolen identities of over 1 million Americans used to bill Medicare for equipment that was never requested and never received. $4.45 billion laundered through shell companies and cryptocurrency.
And the government didn't wait for a tip. They flagged it through a data algorithm that spotted billing spikes before most people knew they were under investigation.
$245 million in assets seized. Houses. Luxury cars. Cash.
This is the enforcement environment healthcare providers are operating in right now.
If you're a provider, biller, or administrator and something feels off — call before it becomes a case.
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05/26/2026

🚨 Received a letter from the Department of Justice called a "Civil Investigative Demand"? Read this before you do anything.
A CID is a pre-lawsuit investigative tool the DOJ uses under the False Claims Act. It means federal investigators are already building a picture of your practice, your billing, or your business — before they've even decided whether to sue you.
It is not a criminal subpoena. It is not an arrest warrant. But responding to it incorrectly — or ignoring it — can turn a civil investigation into a criminal one.
Healthcare providers, practice owners, billers, and administrators receive CIDs more than most people realize. If it happened to you or someone you know, the most important thing you can do right now is call a federal defense attorney before responding to a single document request.
We handle federal healthcare fraud defense at RP Defense Law. Call us directly: 📞 (818) 646-3443
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05/25/2026

Your name came up in an investigation.
You think: "I'll just go in and clear things up.
They'll see I'm innocent."
That decision has ended careers.
It has led to federal charges.
It has turned witnesses into defendants.
When you walk in alone —
they are not there to clear your name.
They are there to lock in your statements.
Every inconsistency becomes a lead.
Every explanation becomes a potential admission.
Do not go in to "clear things up" without a lawyer.
Not once. Not ever.
💬 Save this. Share this with someone who needs it.
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