Being accused or convicted of a crime is scary and stressful. You fear the loss of your family and your freedom. Being convicted of conspiracy to commit a crime is equally damaging to your life. Conspiracy occurs when two or more people form an agreement to work...
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Can you find out who a confidential informant is?
Facing a criminal charge is hard enough without the added pressure of finding out a criminal informant is working with the police or helping the prosecution’s case. While the Sixth Amendment provides you the right to face your accuser, you are not always guaranteed...
Understanding criminal identity fraud
Identity crimes occur when one party obtains or uses the compromised personal information of another for economic gain. Though used interchangeably, it is important to understand both identity theft and identity fraud and the ways they overlap with regard to identity...
Avoid these mistakes on your tax return
Tax fraud is a severe offense, but you might not even know you committed it. The IRS identified $2.3 billion in tax evasion in 2020 alone. You might not think this applies to you, but there are ways you can mistakenly commit fraud on your tax returns. To ensure you...
What constitutes embezzlement in Georgia?
Georgia law refers to embezzlement as "conversion." Regardless of the terminology, though, the state's laws prohibit people in trusted positions from taking property or money from those who entrusted them. When those in a fiduciary relationship with clients, such as...
What you need to know about Georgia asset forfeiture
Georgia's asset forfeiture laws are among the worst in the United States. Unfortunately, despite the Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedures Act of 2015, you can expect very little transparency if you have assets seized. If the state has reason to suspect you gained...