Courts in the state of Georgia take crimes against children pornography very seriously. For people who are charged with child pornography acts, there is a complicated body of law that can result in strict penalties. As a result, if you are charged with child pornography in Georgia, it is a wise idea to immediately obtain… Read More
Recently, a year-long investigation resulted in 32 people being arrested in Marshall County, West Virginia. The nearly three dozen people arrested have since pleaded guilty to abusing and selling Buprenorphine and Suboxone. The legal counsel for many of these individuals has chosen to file Rule 35 motions to respond to these cases. Rule 35 of… Read More
It is never a wise idea for a person to proceed with a case in federal court without the assistance of a skilled attorney. While representing one’s self in federal court without an attorney can appear to be an inexpensive and affordable method, there is a much lower chance that a person’s case will resolve… Read More
Many people have heard about contingency fees, but are not exactly sure what these fees include. In short, contingency fees mean that a person is not required to pay expenses up front. Instead, the person’s attorney receives a percentage of compensation when the case is resolved. If a person does not win the case, the… Read More
All criminal defendants in the state of Georgia have the right to a speedy trial, which is an important right that offers several advantages. If prosecution violates this right, criminal charges against a person will likely be dismissed even if incriminating evidence against the person exists. It is often essential that a person retain the… Read More
Law enforcement in the state of Georgia frequently leads individuals to believe that every type of criminal violation is the same in how it impacts a person’s future, but this is rarely true. Crimes are classified as either felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies frequently resulting in more than one year in prison. Misdemeanors, however, often… Read More
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office recently announced that a suspect accused of robbing the U.S. Bank in Knoxville was arrested in a joint operation coordinated by Knoxville Police Department and the FBI. A federal bank robbery warrant was issued for the individual’s arrest after he was identified as a suspect. The individual was charged with… Read More
A federal judge recently sentenced a man to more than two years in federal prison and another man to more than four years in separate drug cases. One of the individuals pleaded guilty to a drug crime which resulted in a sentence of several years in prison. The individuals were prosecuted by a special assistant… Read More
In June of 2016, lawyers prepared for a trial for several men charged in the fatal 2014 shooting at Macon’s Wings Cafe, according to The Telegraph. The lawyers hashed through pretrial issues during the hearing at the Bibb County courthouse. The crime in question, according to authorities, involved members of the Blacc Team and Gangster Disciples… Read More
The American system of government is based on the idea of “checks and balances.” As a whole, the U.S. government is composed of three branches – the executive, the legislative, and the judicial – each of which has a set of abilities that checks the powers of the other branches, creating balance in the government…. Read More