Category Archives: Fraud
From Check Fraud to Identity Theft: The Wide Net of Fraud Charges in Georgia
Fraud is one of the most aggressively prosecuted categories of white-collar crime in Georgia. While many people think of fraud as a corporate-level scheme, the reality is that a wide range of everyday actions—some even unintentional—can lead to serious criminal charges. From passing a bad check to using someone else’s personal information, the state… Read More »
Can You Appeal a Fraud Conviction in Georgia? What You Need to Know
Being convicted of fraud is a life-altering event. Whether the charge involves credit card fraud, insurance fraud, identity theft, or wire fraud, a conviction can carry steep penalties—including prison time, fines, and lasting damage to your reputation and career. But a guilty verdict is not always the end of the road. In Georgia, you… Read More »
The Consequences of Committing Social Security Fraud in Georgia
Fraud is one of the most common types of “white collar” crime prosecuted in Georgia. In broad terms, fraud involves the use of deceit to obtain money or property from another person. The government pays particular attention when it is the victim of such fraud. For example, if you lie to a government agency… Read More »
What Are the Consequences of Impersonating a Police Officer?
Many of us have tried to talk our way out of a traffic ticket. Especially here in Georgia, where traffic offenses are charged as misdemeanors, this approach may seem worth the effort. A more effective approach, however, is to work with an experienced Atlanta traffic ticket lawyer who can negotiate a plea agreement with… Read More »
How a “Crime of Moral Turpitude” Can Affect Your Immigration and Citizenship Status
A criminal conviction in Georgia may carry severe consequences beyond serving time in prison or paying a hefty fine. If you are not a natural-born U.S. citizen you may face serious immigration consequences as well. Your right to remain in the country can be revoked, even if you are already a naturalized citizen. Atlanta… Read More »