A federal crime is significant because of the possibility of a prison sentence even on a first offense. Most federal crimes result in felony charges with minimum prison sentences of one year. No matter what you've done, no one wants to go to prison for any length of...
Month: September 2018
How state drug charges can turn federal
A conviction for a drug-related crime in Georgia can result in you spending years in prison and owing thousands of dollars in fines. You cannot take this sentence likely no matter if the court charges you for possession or distribution the material.The conviction...
What are some myths about white collar crimes?
There are a number of myths about white collar crimes that have to be straightened out. These myths hurt people in many ways predominantly because they create unrealistic expectations.To understand how your case will be handled if you are charged with a white collar...
Fraud charges: Not all dishonesty is fraud
Fraud is a federal offense, which means that you could face serious penalties if you are accused of the offense and convicted for it. With fraud offenses, there must be some kind of false statement. You must also misrepresent a product or be deceitful in some...
Man sentenced in relation to drug ring bust
Federal drug charges are nothing to ignore. A charge could potentially be penalized with years in prison, high fines or other penalties. On top of that, a conviction could make it hard to get a job and take away other rights.In Georgia, there is a problem with...
Common reasons to commit white collar crime
Recently, white collar crime has captured headlines between the trials of Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen, who pleaded guilty to $20 million in bank fraud and other crimes. Although both men have faced prosecution for their crimes, neither man has divulged the...