If you commit fraud, you could face state and federal charges. Here's a short news report about a woman who is facing penalties in state and through the federal government for actively misusing her government-issued credit card. A Georgia Bureau of Investigation...
Month: January 2019
Does the kind of drug you possess matter to the court?
Drug trafficking is a serious offense that can lead to federal charges. When you face federal charges, you need to know that the penalties can be much more significant than in cases with misdemeanor charges. They are also likely to be more serious than state...
Does the U.S. still have the death penalty?
Federal crimes are serious because they often come with minimum penalties. They include many types of crimes such as carjacking, kidnapping, federal hate crimes and others.Federal crimes are special because they specifically violate federal laws created by the...
Minimum sentences may apply to your fraud case
Fraud crimes are significant because they are federal crimes. Federal crimes have their own penalties, which often come with prison sentences.Fraud and financial crimes steal assets or money with the intention of financial gain as a result. There are many types...
6 people face federal charges after investigations
Federal charges are significant, so if you're facing them as a result of drug possession or distribution, you need to take steps to avoid conviction. In light of the significant impact of the opioid crisis in America, there are more drug busts taking place than in the...
Son acting as power of attorney charged with 18 counts of fraud
When someone awards another person power of attorney in their estate, that individual has a duty to act in the incapacitated person’s best interests. If they don’t, it can lead to federal charges.Such is the case against John Jerome O’Hara of...