Dealing drugs of any kind can quickly lead to an arrest and penalties. However, it's important that if that happens, you're still treated fairly. Whether you're a first-time drug user who is caught while smoking, or you transported drugs unbeknownst to you, you're in...
Three men in Georgia are facing serious penalties after being arrested in Meriwether County during an undercover narcotics investigation. According to the news from Mar. 11, these three were arrested after the investigation proved that there were sales and...
Operation Gunsmoke has been implemented in South Carolina, and it is having an impact in Georgia as well. Did you know that committing a crime in one state and fleeing to another may not do anything to prevent law enforcement from arresting you? With over 150 local,...
"White collar crime" is terminology that refers to any fraud committed by business or government officials. Usually, these crimes aren't violent, and they're most prominent due to affecting the public.Some kinds of white collar crimes include:Public corruption...
In 2015, Georgia lawmakers approved the use of low-THC marijuana oil for people suffering from several debilitating disorders. However, it remains illegal to buy, sell or transport the drug in the state.A new proposal in the legislature hopes to change that by...
No matter what kind of crime you're accused of doing, it is extremely important to make sure you have a good defense. Defense attorneys have many jobs. One is to help make you look more relatable to the judge and jury. How do they do this? There are a few simple ways....
Federal fraud case has forced a doctor, her husband and children to move after a SWAT team raided her office in Florida. According to the news story, the obstetrician and gynecologist is waiting for a verdict in a trial for insurance fraud, but she has already lost...
Sometimes, familiar faces are arrested by the police for surprising crimes. Take, for example, the rapper 21 Savage, who is now in federal immigration custody over claims that he overstayed his visa and has federal drug charge convictions.Since he has a role in the...
Federal crimes can take place anywhere in the United States and will be tried in a federal court. One example of a federal crime is tampering with the U.S. Postal Service's services or deliveries. It is against the law to impact the postal service negatively in any...
The news recently has been inundated, perhaps more than ever, with stories of professionals committing high level crimes like embezzlement and fraud. These types of crimes do not cause direct injury in the way an armed robbery might, but they are still serious...