This is one of the questions we get asked most often. Let’s look at the laws in place to protect your rights and the exceptions that allow police to conduct a search. The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution provides protection from unreasonable searches and seizures. What does that even mean? Well, it means that in
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Having a prior criminal record, especially when you have worked so hard to turn your life around and change, can feel incredibly defeating. Not only does the knowledge of your record weigh on you mentally, but it may also be affecting your ability to get your dream job, volunteer opportunities, and other benefits. In 2021,
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DUIs are some of the most commonly charged crimes out there. Being pulled over is usually the only time a person interacts with a police officer. Being pulled over on suspicion of a DUI usually leads to questions about what to do and say. Should you take a field sobriety test? What about a breathalyzer?
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In the news recently there has been increased talk about the presence of criminal street gangs in Atlanta and Georgia. Earlier this year famous rappers Young Thug and Gunna were arrested on RICO violation charges. These charges were brought forth against them because prosecutors argue they’re involved in a criminal street gang. Participating in a
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*This article was originally published on May 13, 2021. It has been updated as of August 30, 2022 PPP Fraud, or Paycheck Protection Program Fraud, is fraud connected to the Small Business Administration (SBA) run program. This relatively new program has run generally well. However, as with any well-intentioned program, people will find a way
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It is well known that during the summer months, people have more opportunities to drink. This includes going out with friends and family members as you enjoy pool days or barbeque evenings all around town. The 4th of July is the peak of summer. We’ve seen it happen before, an independence day party goes late
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The Law is never static, it’s always changing. And with the birth of DNA evidence, this has never been more true. With the technological boom of the last half-century, there has come an increase in evidence, or at least potential evidence. Fingerprints, DNA, databases, phones, data, etc, etc. Both prosecutors and criminal defense lawyers have
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Manny Arora and Devin Rafus sat down recently to discuss the arrest of prominent Atlanta rappers Young Thug and Gunna. These two musicians were arrested as part of a broad RICO investigation by the Fulton County DA office. 28 alleged gang members were named in an 88-page indictment which includes 56 separate charges. These indictments
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Since the start of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the Justice Department and other government agencies have been steadfast in prosecuting PPP Fraud. Indictments and sentences in federal court over the past few months show how this trend is continuing. In December of last year an Ex-NFL player was sentenced to
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Misdemeanors are serious. Even though they do not carry the same weight of punishments as a felony they can still end with a person serving jail time and incurring substantial fines. In addition, if you are a Georgia high school or college student, a misdemeanor conviction could negate your ability to qualify for the HOPE
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