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Types of Mortgage Fraud

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On January 20, 2015
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Mortgage fraud is broadly defined as the manipulation of the mortgage loan process for unlawful gain (of real estate or money). This is usually done through providing false or inaccurate information during the complicated lending process. Mortgage fraud can be committed by the borrower or by any of the housing professionals involved in the process […]
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What Is Organized Crime?

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On January 13, 2015
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When we hear the term “organized crime,” most of us immediately think of films like The Godfather and Goodfellas, speakeasies in Chicago, names like Al Capone, Lucky Luciano and John Gotti, and anything else in our minds relating to the Italian mob in 20th-Century America. However, when it comes to the law, organized crime extends […]
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What Is the Penalty for Cyber Crimes?

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On January 11, 2015
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If you’ve been either victimized by some form of Internet crime, or if you’ve been accused of such an offense, a natural question is, what is the penalty for cyber crimes? The answer is a little complex because the actual penalties can be as varied as the types of crimes themselves. Let’s take a look […]
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How Do I Get Off the Sex Offender Registry?

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On January 5, 2015
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If you have been convicted of a sex-related crime that has gotten you listed on the sex offender registry, there’s no doubt that your life has gotten more complicated. There are lots of places where you can’t live, and lots of places where you can’t work—and because these registries are public, anyone who looks you […]
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Former Georgia Judge Convicted of Six federal Crimes

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On January 3, 2015
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On Thursday, December 11, in the U.S. District Court in Rome, Georgia, a former Georgia judge was convicted of six federal crimes, the most serious offenses occurring in an attempt to cover up the lesser ones. The accusations against Bryant Murphy, who served as the Murray County Magistrate from 2006-2012, including seizing and searching through […]
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Lesser Included Offenses in Georgia

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On December 30, 2014
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The following chart contains a sample of some of the lesser included offenses that have been approved by the appellate courts. In Georgia, a crime may be a lesser included offense of a charged offense either as a matter of law, or as a matter of fact. A crime is a lesser included crime as […]
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What Charges Are AstraZeneca Facing?

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On December 22, 2014
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Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca is no stranger to the courtroom, having dealt with numerous lawsuits over the years over issues ranging from drug side effects to unethical marketing practices. At this time, AstraZeneca is facing new charges in the state of Texas in a lawsuit over its marketing of Seroquel, a powerful antipsychotic drug. The suit […]
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Is Georgia Legislature Legalizing Cannabidiol for Seizures?

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On December 20, 2014
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There’s been some confusing information lately as to whether the Georgia state legislature is working to legalize cannabidiol for the treatment of seizures. Let’s unravel the story as it has progressed so far. Cannabidiol (or CDB) is an extract from the marijuana (cannabis) plant, not to be confused with THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana […]
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What Happens If You Do Not Go to Court

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On December 12, 2014
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So you have been summoned to appear in court at a certain date and time—either to answer for a ticket, or for a hearing or trial for charges against you, or even on a subpoena to be a witness. What happens if you do not go to court at your appointed date/time? The answer: Failure […]
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What Are The Consequences For Breaking Parole or Probation?

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On December 6, 2014
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Parole and probation are two different things, but they are similar in that they involve monitoring your activities and following certain rules established by the court as an alternative to incarceration (or a return to incarceration). The consequences for breaking parole or probation may differ greatly according to state and the specific circumstances, ranging from […]
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