Nolo Contendere, which is latin for “No Contest,” might be a good option to use if you have been charged with some minor offenses or a first-time DUI. Pleading Nolo Contendere might allow you to avoid certain consequences, depending on your specific situation. This is just one of the legal strategies available to you. In
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Money Laundering is often depicted on TV or in movies as a way for drug kingpins and/or former chemistry teachers to ‘wash’ their dirty dollars. This act, of ill-gotten money, has become a mainstay of crime media. Netflix’s hit show Ozark now has multiple seasons of the Byrde Family trying to launder money for drug
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Malice Murder vs. Felony Murder – Georgia Georgia is one of the easiest states to be legally convicted of murder. There are two types of murder in Georgia. Malice murder (meaning intent is required) and Felony murder (no intent needed). Both carry the same penalty upon conviction. Lastly, unlike what we see in the media,
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DUI laws in Georgia make it illegal to operate a personal motor vehicle if your BAC is over 0.08%. If you are driving a commercial vehicle, then your BAC must be under 0.04%. Drivers under the age of 21 must not drive if their BAC is over 0.02%. There are certain aggravating factors that could
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In today’s world, we share (or are forced to share) loads of personal information. From giving our info to the cashier at Best Buy, to signing up for apps, even for using our cell phone. Does this necessarily mean we give up our privacy on this sensitive information that in today’s world has to be
On December 3, 2021, a Michigan prosecutor’s office announced it was charging James and Jennifer Crumbley with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the November 30th school shooting by their son, 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley. In a country where news of school and other mass shootings has become a norm, these charges mark the first time that
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On November 21, 2021, Darrel E. Brooks, Jr. drove his SUV into a Waukesha County Christmas parade, killing several people. In the immediate aftermath the public learned that Brooks had a lengthy criminal record and was out on an extremely low bond when he piloted his Ford Escape into a crowd of people. And so
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In recent years, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the IRS and their increasingly hostile view towards Syndicated Conservation Easements. The IRS’ view is that this tax shelter has been abused beyond its intended use and is now costing the federal government millions, if not billions, in lost tax revenue. Since 2015 there has
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Recently we have written articles related to the continuous federal prosecution the Justice Department has engaged in related to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). PPP Fraud is an umbrella term for fraudulently seeking the funds of the SBA’s program unlawfully. After the COVID-19 Pandemic caused economic upheaval, the federal government stepped
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Healthcare and Medical Fraud, including Medicaid and Medicare fraud, recoveries by the US Government have seen a steady rise over the past few years. That’s to say, the amount the US Justice System has recovered from convicted defendants is up. As part of the prosecutions, the DOJ has also sought fines, restitution and forfeitures. From
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