November 2013 - Federal Criminal Law Center

Georgia man faces murder allegations, begins his criminal defense

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 26, 2013
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A young man was recently arrested, stemming from an incident where a man was killed outside a convenience store. Georgia police suspect that the man was involved in an altercation with three other men, and the police claim that he shot another man. The man must now begin his criminal defense against the murder charge. […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 19, 2013
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About 40 miles north of Atlanta, law enforcement officials said they investigated a pair of Forsyth County residents for a month. In the end, police served two search warrants and and said they found 10 pounds of marijuana and more than $20,000 in cash from the residences of the man and woman. Now the two […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 12, 2013
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In some situations, it’s best for a defendant accused of breaking federal law to have their attorney negotiate a plea agreement with prosecutors. By doing so, the defendant will often admit guilt in exchange for having some federal charges withdrawn or for having prosecutors agree to recommend to the court a reduced sentence, or both. […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 4, 2013
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About 240 miles southeast of Atlanta sits rural Pierce County, Georgia. Life is typically quieter and slower there. But the few local media outlets there have in recent days been jolted by news that a 55-year-old county sheriff’s deputy has been arrested on federal charges of involvement in drug trafficking. About a week ago, he […]

Georgia man faces murder allegations, begins his criminal defense

Georgia pair facing drug trafficking charges

A tale of two federal plea deals

Georgia lawman faces federal drug trafficking charges