In news from mid-May, it was reported that the U.S. attorney's office is negotiating with Georgia's insurance commissioner to turn himself in for insurance fraud. The office has a 38-count indictment detailing a series of fraudulent acts by the man who was working for...
White collar crimes include many different actions such as antitrust violations, credit card fraud, economic espionage and counterfeiting. There are dozens of crimes that fall under the white collar crime category, all of which can result in federal charges against...
Gun control is a serious topic to discuss, and it's one that is often misunderstood. Georgia does have several important gun control laws that it governs. Violating these gun control laws can result in a felony charge in some instances, which could force you into...
The federal justice department, DEA, and many federal agencies continue to aggressively pursue and prosecute the possession, smuggling and distribution and sale of illegal drugs. The penalties for Schedule I and II drug smuggling are substantial. According to the...
Drug trafficking is among the worst things you can be accused of if you're caught with drugs. Trafficking drugs assumes that you're taking them throughout the state or between state lines, opening you up to many penalties.Trafficking charges also assume that you have...
Many people say that white collar crimes are victimless, but most people who have participated in these crimes or been implicated know that isn't true. Whether you're the victim who had your money stolen or the person who faced becoming the "fall guy," anyone who is...
A hot topic in the news as of late has been college admissions fraud. With college admissions fraud, there is usually at least one person who helps certain people get into elite universities by aiding them in cheating on exams, passing on bribes or falsifying their...
This month, former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry began a two-year federal prison stay in South Carolina to be followed thereafter by three years of supervised release. He also faces a $10,000 fine.Only a year and a half ago, a local news crew ran a...
Federal charges can add up quickly, especially if you've previously been sentenced for a drug crime. If this is not your first offense, then a strong defense is advisable, since you'll want to protect your freedoms.Take, for example, this case. A former linebacker for...
Dealing or using drugs can get you into deep trouble with the law, especially in states where drug abuse is a significant problem. In Georgia, drug use and abuse are taken extremely seriously, as the state is known to have a drug-trafficking problem.Take, for example,...