The federal government does not recognize the legalization of marijuana. In Georgia, marijuana is regulated under the state's Controlled Substances Act, even though it is not a scheduled substance.One important thing to know is that Georgia has passed a state law that...
Month: July 2018
Federal crack-down on dark web drug dealing
An old fable says that a frog tossed into a pot of boiling water will jump out, but a frog put in a pot of lukewarm water will not perceive the gradual temperature changes and be cooked to death.This cautionary tale demonstrates how people grow accustomed to gradually...
Trade fraud growing in the United States
An interesting type of white collar crime recognized by the government is trade fraud. This kind of fraud is an up-and-coming scheme, particularly with an increase in imports into the United States.What exactly is trade fraud, though? How does it truly affect the...
Federal drug charges may just be the fight of your life
Drug charges are always a very serious matter that you should fight with all your available resources. However, if you face federal drug charges, the stakes are suddenly much higher. Like many crimes, drug crimes that involve crossing state lines, for instance,...
3 FAQs on drug sniffing dogs
Police dogs can be both impressive and intimidating. All at the same time. Depending on the dog, they can track down a missing person, catch a criminal, find drugs or sniff out explosives.The increased use of dogs to help in everyday police duties like searching for...
After fraud allegations, protect your rights with silence
Facing fraud allegations is never a simple experience, and even once you overcome them, the allegations themselves may leave a mark on your personal and professional reputation.Unfortunately, in the complex world of business we live in today, it is often not always...