Criminal Law

Many common financial crimes, also known as white-collar crimes, are subject to federal prosecution. Factors including the use of federal infrastructure and interstate financial activities put many white-collar criminal offenses under federal jurisdiction. Anyone who...

Georgia’s Stand Your Ground law lets you use force, even deadly force, if you reasonably believe it’s necessary to protect yourself or someone else from harm. But that protection only goes so far. If your actions don’t meet the legal standard, you could be charged...

Getting convicted of a white-collar crime in Georgia doesn’t automatically mean you will be sent to prison. In fact, there are several sentencing options that let you face the consequences without serving time. That said, here are four paths that can help you avoid...

Violent criminal offenses typically involve a specific party who is allegedly the victim. Police officers responding to reports of an altercation often have to make a snap judgment based on limited information. In scenarios where police officers arrest individuals for...

People facing criminal accusations often worry about the potential consequences of those charges. Obviously, anyone accused of a crime has reason to worry about the penalties the courts might impose. The consequences of a criminal conviction can range from...

White-collar crime is a term that is often a bit confusing. It encompasses a wide range of non-violent but serious criminal offenses. To make matters worse, many people disagree on what white-collar crime means and what constitutes these crimes. The most accepted...

Encounters with the police are often stressful. Not knowing what to do may make things feel even more dire. Knowing what your rights are can help. Let's begin with the Miranda Warning. Access to legal counsel You may have heard of the Miranda Warning or your Miranda...