U.S. Department
of Justice
United States v. Angelica Pacheco
PENDING CRIMINAL DIVISION CASES
United States v. Angelica Pacheco (24-CR-20253)
Court Assigned: All hearings will be held before Judge Jacqueline Becerra at Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. United States Courthouse, 400 North Miami Ave., Chambers 11-4, Miami, FL 33128 unless otherwise noted.
Latest Updates:
The previously scheduled jury trial set for May 12, 2025, as to defendant Angelica Pacheco, has been rescheduled for November 17, 2025.
The previously scheduled calendar call set for April 29, 2025, as to defendant Angelica Pacheco, has been rescheduled for November 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 11-4 at the Wilkie D. Ferguson Courthouse before Judge Jacqueline Becerra
A status conference regarding discovery will be held before Judge Jacqueline Becerra on October 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM.
Criminal Charges: On June 18, 2024, Defendant Angelica Pacheco was charged by indictment with conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud, health care fraud, and wire fraud, in a sober home scheme involving $19 million billed to private insurers. Pacheco owned and operated Florida Life Recovery and Rehabilitation LLC (“Florida Life”) a substance abuse treatment center in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
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Assistance for those with medical needs who may have been impacted by this indictment:
DOJ, DEA, HHS-OIG, HHS’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Florida Department of Children and Families are deploying federal and state-level strategies to address patient harm and ensure continuity of care. Additional information regarding available treatment programs and where patients can turn for assistance is as follows:
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Resources in Miami-Dade County
Thriving Mind South Florida Brochure
Victim Impact Statement: If you would like to submit a Victim Impact Statement, you may do so by mailing the Victim Impact Statement to: Victim Witness Unit, U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Fraud Section, 10th & Constitution Avenue, NW, Bond Building, Room 453, Washington, DC 20530-0001. You also may submit the Victim Impact Statement via email at VictimAssistance.fraud@usdoj.gov or by fax at: (202) 514-3708.
The information on this website will be updated as new developments arise in the case. If you have any questions, please call the Victim Assistance Line toll-free at (888) 549-3945 or email us at VictimAssistance.fraud@usdoj.gov.
Presumption of Innocence: It is important to keep in mind that an indictment contains allegations only, and that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. That presumption requires both the court and our office to take certain steps to ensure that justice is served.
Crime Victims’ Rights Act and Right to Retain Counsel: The Crime Victims’ Rights Act (18 U.S.C. § 3771) applies only to victims of the counts charged in federal court, and thus individuals may not be able to exercise all of these rights if the crime of which the individual is a victim was not charged. Section 377I(c)(2) of this Act requires that we advise you that you have the right to retain counsel. Although the statute specifically sets forth your right to seek advice of an attorney with regard to your rights under the statute, there is no requirement that you retain counsel. The Government may not recommend any specific counsel, nor can the government (or the court) pay for counsel to represent you. Government attorneys represent the United States.
If you elect to obtain counsel to represent your interests, please have your attorney notify this office in writing at: U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Fraud Section, 10th & Constitution Avenue, NW, Bond Building, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20530-0001, Attention: Victim Witness Unit; fax: (202) 514-3708; or email: VictimAssistance.fraud@usdoj.gov. If you elect not to retain counsel to represent your interests, you do not need to do anything.