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...
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...
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...
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...
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...