December 2011 - Federal Criminal Law Center

Georgia criminal case going federal

Posted by Marcia Shein
On December 30, 2011
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For most cases involving drug possession, or even possession with intent to distribute, the case is handled in state court without federal interaction. The determination of whether a criminal case should be handled at a state or federal level depends on a number of factors, particularly in drug cases, the amounts of drugs that are […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On December 27, 2011
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In these tough economic times, many Atlanta business owners are looking for any way to keep their business afloat. Trying to keep all of the balls in the air can require a good deal of financial gymnastics. Unfortunately, when engaging in such a high wire act, any slip can bring the whole thing crashing down […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On December 22, 2011
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Earlier this week, we introduced the sentencing reforms for convictions related to crack cocaine. These reforms of the sentencing guidelines reduced the disparity between the sentencing guidelines for powder cocaine and crack cocaine. While there is still a disparity, the sentencing guidelines for the distribution of crack cocaine were reduced to be much more in […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On December 19, 2011
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Prior to the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, sentencing guidelines for distribution of crack cocaine were much more severe than the sentences for selling powder cocaine. A suspect would have to sell about 100 times as much powder cocaine as crack cocaine to get the same sentence. The Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 greatly reduced […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On December 15, 2011
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Federal fraud charges can carry severe penalties. These charges usually involve accusations of the misappropriation of money, and the potential consequences escalate as the amount of money involved increases. The paper trail in this type of cases is often long. When facing fraud charges, it is important to seek experienced legal representation early in the […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On December 13, 2011
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Traditionally, embezzlement was fairly easy to recognize. It might involve a disgruntled employee who slipped a few bills out of the till, or an employee who thought no one would notice if some of the company’s product went missing. But in the age of online vendors and automated billing, it may not be as clear […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On December 9, 2011
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When we think of fraud, we often think of large scale financial Ponzi schemes in which the perpetrator steals money from honest, hard-working individuals. But this stereotype is very rarely the case. When federal fraud charges arise, it is often due to accusations of behavior that is does not appear nearly as villainous. The alleged […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On December 7, 2011
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The leaders of a Georgia charitable organization that had operated to feed the hungry are now facing allegations of fraud. The Christian charity group closed its doors in September after 17 years of providing low cost food to the needy. The organization served as a nutritional assistance program by purchasing large amounts of food in […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On December 3, 2011
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Like most people in Georgia, physicians and pharmacists wake up every day and go to work. But unlike most people, physicians and pharmacists are susceptible to accusations of running a “pill mill.” Many law enforcement officers suspect that some doctors who have access to prescription narcotics are participating in faux pain clinics that overprescribe medications. […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On December 1, 2011
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Three suspects in an alleged operation to distribute methamphetamine were recently sentenced. All three had faced federal charges of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, one of the suspects was also charged with selling a controlled substance. The three suspects received sentences ranging from 33 months to 10 years in prison. As you are likely […]

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