Dogs are a powerful tool for law enforcement to find drugs and explosives. Oftentimes, courts, civilians and police officers take a positive hit from a canine as definitive proof that drugs or explosives exist. Unfortunately, dogs, like any other tool, must be calibrated and understood to be used properly. Because officers interpret any reaction from [...]
Often, my clients will tell me that their constitutional rights have been violated by the police. Sometimes this is the case but sometimes individuals do not have a firm understanding of the constitutional provision that protects them from illegal search and seizure. The following are some considerations a citizen should consider to determine whether their constitutional [...]
sexual assault attorney Sex offenses are found in all walks of life and every part of society. Oftentimes, and, tragically, minors are the victims of these offenses. If an individual is facing a sexual assault charge, he or she could be facing a criminal conviction that could lead to several years in jail and life [...]
Methamphetamine possession is regulated under 720 ILCS 646 - Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act. Here are some facts about Methamphetamine use in Illinois and the United States. Methamphetamine accounts for 80 to 90% of clandestine lab production. In the past 15 years it has become far easier to produce Detailed instructions are available online Most ingredients [...]
Starting next year potential employers will not be allowed to ask about criminal histories of job applicants. Beginning January 1, 2015, Illinois Law will not allow employers from asking about, requiring to disclose or using as a hiring factor, a person's criminal history. This law may sound curious at best, dangerous at worst, but the new [...]
Cellular Phones are Microcomputers, Police Need a Warrant. Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court held in a unanimous decision that the police must obtain a search warrant from a judge before searching a defendant's cellular/mobile phone. In Riley v. California, the court addressed the case of a man who was stopped by the police. After [...]
It is with great honor and pleasure that The Law Office of Purav Bhatt has been admitted to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 lawyers for 2014. The Top 100 is an invitation-only award given to the premier criminal and civil trial lawyers in each state across the country. Membership is extended to only the [...]
federal healthcare fraud attorney Health Care Fraud has been a focus of federal prosecutors across the country. In recent years, the prosecutions for federal health care fraud cases has increased tremendously. This is because with the cost of healthcare rising tremendously in the last decade, the amount of money being paid by the [...]
Federal Judge Virginia Kendall publishes opinion based on Healthcare fraud Case I argued before the Northern District of Illinois Federal Court. See the opinion below.... U.S. v. FERRELL NO. 11 CR 595. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. KEENAN FERRELL, Defendant. United States District Court, N.D. Illinois, Eastern Division. May 14, 2014. Keenan R. Ferrell, [...]