Federal Criminal Defense

Representing clients in high stakes federal prosecutions and investigations, from preindictment through trial and sentencing, including conspiracy, RICO, largescale drug trafficking cases, cybercrimes and federal tax crimes.

  • Federal Criminal Investigations
  • Grand Jury Representation
  • Sentencing Advocacy & Downward Variances
  • Conspiracy & RICO Cases
  • Large Scale Drug Trafficking & Firearms Offenses
  • Federal Tax Crimes
  • Sexual Misconduct Allegations with Federal or Multi-Jurisdictional Exposure

White Collar Defense

Handling cases involving wire, mail, bank, and tax fraud; healthcare, securities, and cryptocurrency fraud; money laundering; unlicensed money transmitting; and professional or sexual misconduct allegations, including matters with reputational and collateral consequences.

  • Healthcare Fraud & Anti-Kickback Cases
  • Wire Fraud
  • Money Laundering & Unlicensed Money Transmitting
  • Tax Fraud
  • Securities & Cryptocurrency Fraud
  • International Money Laundering & Unlicensed Money Transmitting
  • PPP / CARES Act / COVID-Related Fraud
  • Mail Fraud & Bank Fraud

Government Investigations

Guiding clients through DOJ, FBI, DEA, IRS, SEC, HHS-OIG and multiagency investigations, including grand jury proceedings and preindictment strategy, often resolving matters discreetly before charges are filed.

  • DOJ & Multi-Agency Investigations
  • Subpoena Response
  • IRS & Tax Enforcement
  • SEC Enforcement
  • HHS-OIG / CMS/Healthcare Enforcement
  • Pre-Indictment Strategy & Early Intervention

Regulatory & Strategic Advisory

Counseling businesses and professionals on compliance strategies, risk mitigation, and regulatory response, including cryptocurrency, tax, healthcare, OFAC, sanctions, AML/KYC, and transaction compliance.

  • Healthcare Compliance and CMS Policy Guidance
  • Cryptocurrency and International Monetary Transactions
  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Know Your Client (KYC) Guidance
  • OFAC & Sanctions Compliance
  • Internal Investigations & Risk Assessments
  • Transaction & Licensing Compliance
  • Advising on Proactive Risk Mitigation to Avoid Investigation

Cybercrime Offenses

Defending clients in emerging technology and AIrelated investigations under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and similar statutes, including cyber-related sexual misconduct or online professional misconduct investigations.

  • Cryptocurrency
  • Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) Defense
  • AI & Emerging Technology Investigations
  • Unauthorized Access & Data Misuse
  • Cybersecurity & Hacking-Related Defense
  • Cyber-Related Sexual Misconduct & Online Investigations

Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Sexual misconduct allegations are among the most serious and reputation-threatening accusations an individual can face. These matters often attract aggressive prosecution, media attention, and collateral consequences in employment, licensing, and educational settings. Having a seasoned defense attorney at the earliest stage can make the difference between charges filed and a case resolved quietly.
At Tarras Defense, we represent clients across South Florida and nationwide in high-stakes sexual misconduct investigations and prosecutions. These cases frequently overlap with white collar and federal matters such as fraud, obstruction, and false statement charges, requiring an attorney experienced in navigating complex investigations.

  • Federal or state criminal charges involving sexual assault or misconduct
  • Workplace misconduct investigations and related employment defense
  • Title IX and campus disciplinary proceedings for students and faculty
  • Allegations linked to financial misconduct or abuse of power in corporate settings
  • Cases where prosecutors combine sexual misconduct allegations with wire fraud, extortion, bribery, or obstruction charges
  • Matters involving digital evidence, electronic surveillance, or cross-border investigations