You didn't make the best decision when you decided to take a friend's credit card and start spending all their credit line on things you wanted. You didn't think they'd ever figure out it was you, and you knew that they could get the fraudulent charges reversed. You...
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Woman charged with felony drug trafficking in Lee County
Drug trafficking is a growing concern in many communities across the country. For some people, trafficking drugs may seem like the only option to make a living or to get themselves in a better situation, but the reality is that it can ruin lives and lead to harsh...
2 face charges for identity theft and wire fraud in Georgia
Taking someone else's identity or using their credit cards is against the law. If you're spending money that isn't yours, you're defrauding others and could be accused of serious federal crimes.That's part of what allegedly took place in this case that spanned across...
Growth in e-commerce increases fraud opportunities
Most consumers do not check their credit card or bank account transactions regularly. Even with the capability of accessing this information remotely from their own home computers or cellphones, many in Georgia will simply pay their credit card bills without a thought...
A good defense makes a difference in white collar crime cases
White collar crime is usually a nonviolent form of crime. It tends to involve the finances of major corporations or taxes, for example. Selling spots at universities to the Hollywood elite, for instance, is just one example that has been seen in America in the last...
Defend yourself because drug charges can add up
Georgia, like most states, has its own way of handling criminal acts. From the possession of a weapon to drug charges, Georgia has laws that dictate how you'll be charged and potentially how you'll be sentenced.With federal charges, you're dealing with a double blow....
Friendly credit card fraud is a real problem for consumers
Not all cases of fraud are intentional. That might seem impossible, but it's true.With cases of friendly credit card fraud, a person might accidentally use a credit card, or its terms, in an illegal way. Here's a little more about friendly fraud and why it can lead to...
Can you be charged for forgery if you sign someone else’s name?
There are many federal crimes that people should not partake in, but one that needs to be discussed is a forgery. Forgery is an interesting kind of white-collar crime. It happens when a person copies or reproduces a document, signature or other item and claims it is...
Pharmacists are new targets for federal drug charges
No longer focusing solely on the individual with a substance abuse problem, drug enforcement authorities are now turning their attention to those who supply the opioids. Doctors, pain management clinics and even the pharmaceutical companies themselves have recently...
Man faces charges over stolen identity
Identity theft is a serious accusation to face. It's punishable by high fines and many years in prison. If you're accused of a crime this like, it's important for you to put together a defense for your case.Take, for example, a case out of Kingston, where a man has...