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A Look at Credit Card Theft
Credit card theft is a serious crime that has negative consequences for both the victim and the person charged with the crime. A credit card theft occurs when a person takes the physical credit card or account number of a person with an intent to defraud the issuer or the account holder of money,… Read More »
How We Would Represent Paper Boi from “Atlanta”
One of this season’s hottest new shows is FX’s Atlanta. If you are unfamiliar with the show, the premise is this: Alfred Miles, a.k.a. Paper Boi, is a small-time rapper from Atlanta, trying to make it big in the music business. His cousin, Earn, is trying to represent him so they both can get… Read More »
What is Georgia’s “Castle Doctrine”?
You are sleeping in your bed in the middle of the night. All of a sudden, you hear a noise. Your heart begins to race, your hair stands on end. There is someone in your house. Do you have the right to protect yourself? If you live in Georgia, the answer is “yes.” The… Read More »
Why Do Prosecutors Offer Plea Bargains?
Many people, especially victims of crime, wonder why prosecutors offer plea bargains. In truth, plea bargains are often offered to defendants in order to keep the justice system moving along and to keep prisons from becoming overcrowded. Judges simply do not have the time to hear every case that hits their docket. Here are… Read More »
Top 5 Most Notorious White Collar Criminals
White-collar crimes, unlike blue-collar crimes, always involve money in some way or another. The goal of a white-collar criminal is financial gain at the expense of another. Embezzlement, fraud and other schemes aim to make the criminal wealthy while the victim experiences a loss. White collar crimes occur on a daily basis, but here… Read More »
Atlanta Facing Escalated Rates of Guns Stolen from Cars
According to Atlanta law enforcement officials, the city is experiencing a surge in vehicle break-ins. National reporting has found that the city is in the lead when it comes to firearms stolen out of vehicles. Over the last several weeks, there have been a total of 120 vehicles broken into during what officers are… Read More »
How to Help Hurricane Victims in GA and Beyond
Hurricane Matthew tore its way through Southern Georgia late last week, leaving disaster and turmoil in its wake. Residents continue to face challenges that a storm such as Matthew can bring. Power outages and flooding have changed the lives of Georgia residents, even if temporarily. Unfortunately, Matthew did claim four lives in Georgia. As… Read More »
What Constitutes Arson
Most people know that arson involves fire, but many don’t know exactly what constitutes arson. There are many types of crimes that fall under the “arson” umbrella. These include setting fire to your own property with the intent to commit fraud. In most cases, arson is a felony due to its serious nature and… Read More »
How and When to File a Temporary Protective Order
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. One of the most important tools in the fight against domestic violence is the temporary protection order, or TPO. There are different types of family violence protective orders available in Georgia. These orders are meant to protect the people named therein; as such, when violations result in a… Read More »
How the State Patrol Stepped Up for the UGA Game
The Georgia State Patrol ramped up its DUI enforcement efforts in Athens this past Saturday as fans by the thousands flocked to the city for the Georgia vs. Tennessee game. Prior to the game, the public was warned that if they chose to drink and drive, they would be arrested. Troopers from the Nighthawks… Read More »