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If authorities are investigating you for a “white collar” crime like embezzlement, securities fraud or money laundering, you may not even be aware of it initially. They may be researching documents and digital data. They may be talking to business associates or others...
The police may want to search your cellphone for certain evidence during a criminal investigation. They may suspect you of having broken the law, and they think your phone will provide evidence like location data, text records, call records or evidence about websites...
Months have passed since your arrest and your next court date is still weeks away. The silence can create the impression that nobody is working on your case, though substantial work may be happening behind the scenes. A Georgia felony charge must pass through several...
These days, many criminal offenses can be committed without someone ever leaving their home. Internet-related crimes can involve everything from theft to extortion to sex offenses. Law enforcement agencies at all levels take online sex-related offenses seriously –...
There has been a lot of media coverage of the Flock camera system that is being used in Georgia and other parts of the country. While Flock refers to the Atlanta-based Flock Safety company that makes them, they are actually a form of automated license plate readers...
Many people think shoplifting only happens when someone walks out of a store without paying. That is a common misconception. In Georgia, state law defines shoplifting much more broadly. Here are five specific acts that can lead to a shoplifting charge and some of them...
A person who’s arrested on a violent crime charge has a lot to think about. One of the most important is how they will handle their defense strategy because the consequences of a potential conviction can affect every area of their life. While many people will focus on...
Yes, you may be able to lower your Driving Under the Influence charge to reckless driving. A reduction like this protects your license, avoids strict mandatory DUI penalties and keeps a DUI conviction off your record. However, prosecutors do not hand out reductions...
Learning that a loved one has been arrested can be a stressful turn of events. You may be shocked or feel like you don’t know what to do. Information may be limited, which can make the situation even more complex than it might otherwise be. It’s important to remember...
Finding out that police believe the drugs belonged to you can feel shocking, especially if you never expected to face criminal charges. Maybe you accepted a ride from a friend, shared an apartment with roommates or were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time....