Most of the time, people who get caught with illegal drugs or controlled substances in their possession will face state charges for those infractions. Local law enforcement officers will be the ones to catch them, so state authorities prosecute the case. There are...
Augusta Criminal Defense Blog
Conspiracy charges don’t require you to commit the crime
You cannot be convicted for a crime you did not commit, at least not without it being a wrongful conviction -- which, unfortunately, does happen. But just refusing to actually commit the crime does not always mean you’re going to avoid all charges. In conspiracy...
An overview of federal weapons crimes
It’s not always illegal to carry and use a weapon, such as a gun or knife, but there are times when this can lead to serious trouble with the law. For example, if you have a license to own a firearm, there’s nothing wrong with doing so in a legal manner. Conversely,...
The difference between drug possession and trafficking in Georgia
Georgia has strict drug laws with harsh penalties. All but the most minor of marijuana possession charges count as felonies. Whether you face charges with possession or trafficking (illegal sales of the drugs) largely depends upon the amount you have at the time of...
The penalties contained in Georgia vs federal drug laws
In Augusta, you do not only have Georgia's criminal drug laws to worry about. Federal law also punishes drug offenses. These layers of criminal law work side-by-side in Georgia to charge thousands of people with felony possession, trafficking and other very serious...
What should I do if I was caught using a friend’s credit card?
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...
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...
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...
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...