The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has many ways of dealing with drug crimes. Their goal is to dismantle those organizations that profit from the drug trade, and this is a noble effort. You may agree that the number of people and families in Georgia who have...
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Mortgage fraud can lead to heavy fines and prison
Mortgage fraud is an umbrella term that includes a number of illegal schemes for misrepresenting or misstating information on mortgage documents. For example, someone who submits falsified W-2 forms to obtain a mortgage could be accused of fraud.Usually, fraud...
Jail time possible in Todd Chrisley fraud case
Tax evasion is a serious crime that can land you in jail. That's exactly what happened in the case of Todd Chrisley and his spouse, who were indicted on federal charges. A federal grand jury decided on the indictment in mid-August and included 12 counts for wire...
Is your new business a pyramid scheme?
Federal white collar crimes come in many forms. One that is important to learn more about is a pyramid scheme. Many people get pyramid schemes and multilevel marketing (MLM) campaigns confused, because they do have some similarities.In a pyramid scheme, the entire...
How do mandatory minimum penalties affect prisons?
If you're caught transporting drugs or are accused of running a cartel, you're in a difficult position. You may face hefty fines and significant charges.Your attorney's goal is to help reduce the penalties you face, which can help you avoid lengthy prison sentences...
So, you’ve been called before a grand jury?
The concept of a grand jury was first recognized as a part of the English Magna Carta in the year 1215. The jury was formed to help decide the guilt or innocence of the accused by way of presenting information and evidence to help make the case. If you are ever called...
Understand the serious nature of insurance fraud charges
Federal fraud charges are serious business. A federal charge can land you in prison for years, and the financial impact can be high.One kind of fraud that a person may commit that would be considered a felony is insurance fraud. As a felony, insurance fraud carries a...
How does the First Step Act affect your prison sentence?
One mistake, one wrong turn, one bad decision can lead to a world of hurt for you and your family. You may be experiencing that now if you are serving time for a federal drug offense, such as trafficking, conspiracy or felony possession. Many federal crimes carry...
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Get help with your federal crime case
Federal crimes, or crimes that specifically violate the laws of the federal government, are among the worst. They are investigated by federal law enforcement, and the government itself prosecutes the case.As someone who is facing federal charges, you need to be aware...