What it Takes to Get to the Court of Appeals An appeal is a request for a higher court to review a lower court’s decision. In situations in which a party loses a case or is not happy with a decision that is made by the lower court, an appeal can be particularly helpful. The… Read More
Breaking Down Appellate Jurisdiction Appellate jurisdiction refers to the ability of an appeals court to review and make decisions on cases heard by trial courts as well as other types of “lower” courts. To navigate appellate court cases, many people find it vital to obtain the assistance of an experienced appellate lawyer. It also helps… Read More
Common Acts of Healthcare Fraud and Other Health Insurance Scams The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reports that the national health expenditures in the United States were at $2.6 trillion in 2010. This amount grew to $3.5 trillion by 2017. While many of these services are properly provided, there are also numerous health care… Read More
Common Federal Crimes & Charges People throughout Georgia are at risk of being charged with a variety of federal crimes. Each of these charges can result in serious penalties, which is why any criminal charges must be met with the strongest defense possible, with the help of a criminal defense attorney. The following takes a… Read More
What is Embezzlement? Embezzlement is a crime of trust in which any individual who has lawful access to any type of property or assets uses said access as a means of stealing, misappropriating, or transferring ownership. Charges of embezzlement typically occur when someone who is entrusted to provide expert financial services, such as an accountant, uses… Read More
The Juvenile Crime & Trial Process Georgia’s Juvenile Code can be particularly difficult to navigate if you do not have the assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer. These trials often involve a number of particularly complex steps. The following are some of the steps that make up a trial in regards to a juvenile crime or… Read More
Federal law (located at 18 U.S.C. 1956) prohibits the act of money laundering. This law was initially created as a method to prosecute various types of criminal activity, including drug trafficking. If you or a loved one is charged with money laundering, the resulting penalties can be particularly serious. One of the best ways to… Read More
Breaking Down Domestic Violence Charges Law in the state of Georgia defines family violence as one of several types of criminal acts that occur between family members. These offenses result in particularly severe penalties that can impact a person’s life and create obstacles pursuing an education or a career. Not only will this article take… Read More
Understanding Sex Crimes Being charged with sex crimes can have devastating effects on a person’s life. Not only will a person convicted of these offenses end up facing a long prison sentence, substantial fines, and mandatory placement in the Georgia Sex Offender Registry which is near impossible to be removed from. In many cases these offenses also… Read More
The Purpose of The RICO Statute The RICO statute, or the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act, was designed by the federal government as a measure to fight against organized crime in the United States. Being convicted of violating RICO can result in serious penalties. People who face RICO charges often benefit from obtaining the… Read More