Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyers Blog

Cybercrime charges can be incredibly damaging and in the digital era, these allegations take all sorts of forms. While some may falsely assume that crimes which are carried out over the internet are not punished very severely, these charges can completely shatter a person’s future. Worse, some are falsely accused of an internet offense altogether.…

Federal offenses take all sorts of forms, whether they involve unlawful substances or are financial in nature. In recent months, however, a considerable amount of attention has shifted toward immigration violations and these charges can be extremely difficult for a variety of reasons. Some people may not be aware of their rights and responsibilities when…

Each year, everyone must file income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service. Tax codes are complex, and may cause some Georgians to question whether their taxes are correct. Individuals are responsible for approximately 75 percent of the country’s tax fraud. Tax fraud can result in felony charges, steep fines and jail time. Everyone should understand…

The digital era has transformed the way in which people live and work, from social media to online shopping and much more. Moreover, cryptocurrency has become especially popular in recent years and many people have tried to grow their wealth through investments in various cryptocurrency coins. However, there are a number of things to be…

We have covered many different cybercrime charges that people face and no two cases are the same. In fact, some people may even find themselves facing these charges because their employer decided to take legal action against them over an alleged cybercrime, regardless of whether they were responsible for the offense. Moreover, people who work…

You have a down moment at work and decide to jump on Facebook to check out what your friends have been up to recently. However, much to your surprise, your password is no longer working. You have been hacked and some criminal has gotten a hold of your password and changed it, thus circumventing your…

Although Georgia has its own state laws regarding the purchase of firearms, how they can be carried and how people can use them within the state, federal laws often apply when a person faces weapons charges. According to the United States Sentencing Commission, federal firearms convictions often result in mandatory minimum prison sentences. “Mandatory minimum”…

If you are in high school or college, or you are a young person who is surrounded by friends who like to party or push the limits, it is very important to be aware of some of the risks you may face. Aside from being hurt in a car accident, there are other ways you…

A big-name company is under fire after claims arose that they have been defrauding investors out of millions. Elizabeth Holmes, who serves as the CEO and founder of Theranos, is one of the people at that center of the charges. Standing by her side is the company’s former president, Ramesh Balwani. The two have been…

From fraud and theft involving the internet to offenses involving pornography, there are a variety of online crime charges people face. As with offline crime allegations, the consequences can be very serious and the allegations may not always be true. Online stalking charges, known as cyberstalking, can be particularly damaging and may cross over into…