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  • 2023
    • May
      • Georgia DUI Arrest Process: Steps to Expect
  • 2022
    • December
      • Is Ignorance Of The Law a Defense?
      • Can the Police Lie To Me?
    • November
      • What does President Biden’s Marijuana Pardon Mean For My Case?
    • October
      • Is Identity Theft a Federal Crime?
      • What Makes Something a Federal Crime?
    • September
      • What Is a Money Mule?
    • August
      • What Are The Elements of Embezzlement?
    • July
      • What Are Prescription Drug Crimes?
      • Defense Strategies For Drug Possession
    • June
      • DUI of Drugs: Here's What You Need To Know
      • The Three Most Common Drug Crimes in Georgia
    • May
      • When Copyright Laws Harm Creators
      • Copyright In The Age Of NFTs
    • April
      • How Common are Email Scams?
      • What is a Ponzi Scheme?
    • March
      • What Is A Pyramid Scheme?
    • February
      • How Does the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Protect Investors?
    • January
      • How Would the Government Prove an Embezzlement Charge?
  • 2021
    • December
      • What are the Essential Elements of Wire Fraud?
      • 4 Things to Know if You’re Being Investigated for PPP Loan Fraud
    • November
      • What are the Offenses for a Second or Third DUI in Georgia?
    • October
      • What is Considered a RICO Crime?
    • September
      • I Was Just Charged with Tax Fraud. Now What?
      • What Are the Penalties for Tax Fraud?
    • August
      • How Common is PPP Loan Fraud?
    • July
      • A Guide to Prescription Drug Fraud
      • Flying With Weed
    • June
      • Fighting Felony Drug Charges
    • May
      • 4 Types of Federal Drug Conspiracy Charges
    • April
      • How Can You Combat False Domestic Violence Accusations?
      • what's the difference between assault and battery?
    • March
      • Common Misunderstandings About Antitrust Laws
    • February
      • How To Avoid Accidental Medicare Fraud
    • January
      • How Did COVID-19 Affect 2020 Crime Rates?
  • 2020
    • December
      • Happy Holidays? The Link Between Larceny and Christmastime
      • How Common Are Drug Crimes?
    • November
      • Understanding the RICO Act
    • October
      • The 3 Main Types of Fraud
    • September
      • Tax Evasion vs. Tax Avoidance
      • How to Appeal a Felony in Georgia
    • August
      • What is a Federal Crime?
    • July
      • Which Cases Can Receive Capital Punishment?
    • June
      • Assault vs. Battery
    • April
      • What is Classified as Domestic Violence?
      • What is Considered a Violent Crime in Georgia?
    • February
      • Beating a Money Laundering Case: The Basics
    • January
      • Is Entrapment a Possible Defense for Your Case?
      • White-Collar Crimes: What Everyone Must Know
  • 2019
    • December
      • Why Hiring a Former Federal Prosecutor Is Good for Federal Cases
      • What is a Felony?
    • November
      • The Varying Severities of Felony Charges
    • October
      • Why Hire an Attorney for Felony Charges?
    • September
      • Differences Between Gifts & Bribes
    • August
      • How Cyber-Extortion Works
    • July
      • The Many Forms of Credit Card Fraud
    • June
      • "Embezzlement" Can't Be Established Without These 4 Things
    • May
      • Could You Fall Prey to a Copyright Troll?
    • April
      • 2 Businesses, Same Name: Is This Trademark Infringement?
      • 4 Commonly Misinterpreted Public Corruption Charges
  • 2018
    • October
      • Attorneys Nick Lotito & Seth Kirschenbaum Secure Acquittal in Dallemand Bribery Trial
  • 2017
    • April
      • 3 types of securities fraud over which you could face accusations
    • March
      • Tax evasion is not just a federal matter
    • February
      • Tax fraud or negligence? The difference matters
  • 2016
    • December
      • Don't add a DUI to your Holiday List this Year
    • November
      • Charter school white collar crime: Innocent until proven guilty
    • October
      • If you are committing fraud, don't brag about it
    • September
      • The ins and outs of the Sherman Act
      • 5 essential qualities of a white collar criminal defense attorney
      • Common errors that can lead to Medicare fraud charges
    • July
      • Recent arrests shine light on health care fraud
    • May
      • Panama Papers shine light on money laundering, related crimes
    • March
      • Credit card fraud promises big rewards, but risks are greater
      • Georgia police use tech model predicting crime - with legal ramifications
    • January
      • When 'house flipping' turns into real estate fraud
  • 2015
    • October
      • Healthy competition vs. illegal price-fixing: Where's the line?
      • White collar crime defense requires proactive approach
    • September
      • What happens in Georgia domestic violence cases?
      • Changes Affecting Federal Cases - More favorable Sentencing
    • August
      • The Internet can be a blessing and a curse for Atlanta residents
      • Is It Illegal To Sell Something That Is Considered A Counterfeit?
    • July
      • A look at the antitrust case against Apple over e-book pricing
      • A closer look at money laundering and your bank transactions
      • What are the penalties for writing a bad check in Georgia?
      • A look at federal hate crime laws in wake of tragic shooting
      • When blowing the whistle constitutes a crime
    • June
      • What is civil forfeiture?
      • How seemingly innocent actions may lead to criminal charges
      • Should Fulton County police approve the use of body cameras?
      • If your extra income putting you at risk of criminal charges?
    • May
      • Gathering evidence works both ways in an embezzlement case
      • Is it illegal to buy a house for someone else?
      • What really constitutes entrapment?
      • How bank account activity could lead to a legal mess with the IRS
    • April
      • A look at election crimes that can lead to federal charges
      • Has federal law set Americans up for failure? Some say yes
      • Case against Robert Durst escalates as grand jury files charges
      • Don't let investigators label you a criminal, get legal help
      • Two federal agents face federal charges for actions on Silk Road
    • March
      • Payday lending operations can lead to criminal charges, FTC warns
      • Could Hilary Clinton's email scandal lead to criminal charges?
      • When a business owner is accused of illegal business practices
      • IRS promises enforcement of laws this tax season
    • February
      • Is sending marijuana through the mail considered a crime?
      • Fraudulent tax filings put TurboTax customers at risk of scrutiny
      • Is there a time limit on charging someone with a crime?
      • How can lawyers help defend against mail fraud charges?
    • January
      • Understanding the elements of mail fraud
      • How an Atlanta resident can end up in federal court
      • What are your rights if accused of a federal crime?
      • Destroying public mailboxes is a serious federal charge
      • Man arrested on fraud, theft charges in Georgia
  • 2014
    • December
      • An attorney can help fight identity theft charges
      • What Constitutes Identity Theft?
      • Arts Center suspects former employee of embezzlement
      • How does healthcare fraud take place?
    • November
      • Indictment issued against two for healthcare fraud
      • Healthcare fraud charges for two in Georgia
      • Fight criminal tax violation charges with experienced counsel
      • What are GA employer and employee IRS tax responsibilities?
      • What is Georgia mortgage fraud?
    • October
      • Criminal investigation leads to arrest of married couple
      • Prosecution of tax violations up in 2013 fiscal year
      • Federal criminal court is different than state criminal court
      • Five arrested in Georgia identity theft ring
    • September
      • What is identity theft?
      • Politician faces federal charges for mail, wire fraud
      • Money laundering can put well-meaning Georgians in hot water
      • What do I do if I am facing fraud charges?
      • A closer look at white-collar crime and fraud
      • What is an indictment?
    • August
      • What are white collar crimes?
      • Union treasurer accused of embezzling from postal union
      • 175 count indictment for Atlanta woman accused of embezzling
      • Man indicted on criminal tax violations
    • July
      • Healthcare fraud allegations against Georgia woman
      • Accused faces serious penalties for pretending to be flight crew
      • Man accused of identity theft, stealing thousands from banks
      • Two indicted in false invoicing scheme involving airline company
    • June
      • More than 50 indicted in alleged food stamp fraud in Georgia
      • Financial advisor arrested for alleged frauds against churches
      • Federal drug charges ensue after raid in Atlanta
      • Test driving BMW leads to woman's arrest on prior fraud charges
    • May
      • Ten indicted for alleged criminal tax violations
      • Former Georgia football coach found not guilty of fraud
      • Former Georgia football coach facing fraud charges
      • Speeding leads to 30 charges of fraud
    • April
      • Indictments in alleged ticket switching scheme
      • Three indicted for housing fraud in Georgia
      • Georgia man accused of insurance fraud
      • Federal officers suspect person of criminal tax violations
      • Man accused of embezzling from Road Atlanta
    • March
      • University employee investigated in possible embezzlement scheme
      • Man extradited to US for role in alleged fraud scheme
      • Assistant hotel manager suspected of embezzlement
      • Atlanta reality star delays trial to review fraud charges
    • February
      • Federal investigation launched into Georgia hospital
      • Former religious leader facing multiple federal fraud charges
      • Former University of Georgia student faces multiple fraud charges
      • Atlanta convict faces fraud charges
    • January
      • Real Housewife of Atlanta's husband facing identity theft charges
      • 3 Georgia men face federal fraud charges
      • Accusations of immigration fraud turn into international dispute
      • Four arrested on suspicion of credit card fraud
  • 2013
    • December
      • Two arraigned in alleged identity theft scheme targeting students
      • Atlanta woman facing fraud charges, allegedly stole police car
      • Police ask for help finding four credit card fraud suspects
      • Nurse facing fraud charges and jail time
    • November
      • Atlanta man accused of identity theft
      • Woman accused of embezzling from Atlanta company
      • Fulton County court clerk allegedly part of fraud scheme
      • Two Atlanta men face identity theft and fraud charges
      • Georgia deputy faces federal drug charges
    • October
      • Georgia councilwoman accused of embezzlement
      • GA man arrested for identity theft by FBI; faces multiple charges
      • Georgia man facing insurance fraud charges
      • Georgians arrested on fraud and identity theft charges
    • September
      • Georgia woman faces prison time in embezzlement case
      • Georgia men face identity fraud charges after arrest
      • Suspects won't face federal charges for tax fraud
      • Police officer accused of federal drug crimes
    • August
      • Health care group faces Medicare fraud charges
      • Six men accused of embezzlement plead not guilty
      • Mail, wire fraud charges filed against reality television stars
      • IRS to increase focus on false tax returns
      • Serious potential penalties for woman accused of identity theft
    • July
      • Georgia conviction overturned due to statute of limitations
      • Federal charges filed in alleged Paula Deen extortion plot
      • Atlanta area residents facing federal identity theft charges
      • Atlanta couple alleged to have filed false federal tax returns
    • May
      • SEC goes after Georgia financial advisor for fraud
      • Identity theft suspicion leads to Georgia arrests
      • Charges against politician allege embezzlement
      • Pilot and passenger arrested on drug charges after plane crash
      • Georgia football coach accused of ponzi scheme involvement
    • April
      • Tax fraud trial underway
      • Conspiracy indictment handed down to Georgia Language school
      • Tax season yields criminal indictments
      • Bad behavior yields GA woman extra fraud charges
    • March
      • Georgia eases up on certain immigration offenses
      • Journalist charged with federal hacking offense
      • Federal charges dropped against landfill exec
      • Federal charges handed down to postal workers
      • Georgia optometrist takes fall for Medicare fraud
    • February
      • Identity theft scheme lands five in jail
      • Fed cracks down on illegal hiring practices in Georgia
      • Retail theft ring results in serious penalties
    • January
      • Georgia bank fraud charges go to federal court
      • Unruly passenger on Atlanta flight lands federal charge
      • Embezzlement convictions for cashing someone else's tax returns
      • Unruly aircraft passenger taped to seat
      • Elected county sheriff calls himself crime fighter facing charges
  • 2012
    • December
      • Official acquitted of more than 60 federal charges
      • Over $1 million in tax fraud lands Atlanta man in prison
      • Georgia group moves to decriminalize marijuana
    • February
      • Georgia Man Pleads Guilty in Check Fraud Scheme
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