Not all forensic evidence is equal in a criminal trial

  • On June 27, 2014
When readers hear the term forensic evidence, they may assume that DNA analysis is involved. However, the term is much broader, encompassing the analysis of fingerprints, hair, bite marks and ballistics. Yet not all analytical techniques are the same. One of the cornerstones of the scientific method is reproducibility, or the possibility of accurately replicating […]
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54 individuals charged with food stamp fraud in Georgia

  • On June 19, 2014
Not every federal crime in Georgia involves violence. Allegations of white-collar crimes can also be made, with significant penalties if the accused is convicted. Fifty-four people have been charged in an alleged fraud scheme involving food stamps and Georgia’s Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program vouchers. According to the federal indictment, the alleged participants would […]
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Three charged with drug crimes after Georgia traffic stop

  • On June 13, 2014
Being pulled over by the police can turn into a person’s worst nightmare. After all, it is not unknown for a traffic stop in Georgia to lead to a vehicle search and potentially serious charges. A routine traffic stop recently led to three people being charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug […]
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