When law enforcement agencies believe you gained possession over certain assets through illicit or illegal means, they may take possession of those assets. This is part of a controversial process known as asset forfeiture. Authorities began using asset forfeiture to...
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When does drug possession become trafficking?
Drug trafficking charges can include making, transporting, selling or even simply possessing a controlled substance. In Georgia, this felony offense carries a minimum of one to five years in prison for the first offense. Review the factors that can result in charges...
DOJ charges 2 men with Medicare fraud
Few crimes carry as damaging a stigma as Medicare fraud. In New York, federal authorities recently revealed charges against two men who face significant penalties in federal court for defrauding the Medicare system. In a release from the Department Of Justice’s...
What is money laundering?
A money laundering charge may seem to come out of nowhere. In business, red flags may lead the authorities to believe that a company is funneling funds inappropriately. Money laundering converts illicit cash into legitimate funds. Money laundering converts illicit...
What is criminal conspiracy?
If you interfere with or obstruct lawful governmental functions by craft, deceit or trickery while using dishonest means, you could face charges for conspiracy. The General Conspiracy Statute defines conspiracy as a situation where two or more people collaborate to...
What is the punishment for drug possession?
A drug possession charge can happen any time that you are found with illegal drugs, no matter the reason. One of the most basic drug charges, it can often be difficult to know what the repercussions for it will be. Drug classification The federal government and each...
What you should know about wiretap cases
Did law enforcement arrest you after wiretapping your phone? With this type of device, the police can review your GPS location data, obtain emails and text messages and even listen in on your calls. Not only is this a violation of your privacy, but it also affects...
If you commit a crime, the government may take your things
Getting up and going to work every day can be tiresome. Still, you work hard to pay for your home, car, personal belongings and other things you have in your life. If you commit a crime, though, law enforcement agencies may take your things away from you. While asset...
Eyewitness identification: Convicting innocent people
In the United States, everyone has the right to a fair trial. However, glitches in the process may lead to the conviction of an innocent person. This is more common than you may think. In fact, the judicial system released more than 360 people from their prison...
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