What is AI-Generated CSAM? Synthetic child sexual abuse material (CSAM) may not involve a camera or physical contact but it will depicts a child in a sexual context and thus is subject to regulation. Artificial intelligence is used to create realistic images or videos of children in sexual situations. Sometimes, these materials depict completely fabricated…
Continue reading ›Have You Been Charged with Vehicular Homicide in Georgia? Vehicular homicide charges can be brought against someone when a death results from an auto accident. The State of Georgia has two types of vehicular homicide charges: first degree (felony) and second degree (misdemeanor). FELONY VEHICULAR HOMICIDE First-degree vehicular homicide is a felony. O.C.G.A. §…
Continue reading ›How can a Healthcare Fraud Attorney assist ? Healthcare fraud attorneys assist medical professionals who are facing allegations of False Claim Act violations. The False Claims Act “FCA” is an act that holds any person who knowingly submits, or causes to submit, false claims to the government civilly liable. In general, such claims come from…
Continue reading ›Being charged with a federal crime can result from allegations of violating a federal criminal statute. All cases are prosecuted by the Department of Justice prosecuted by a “AUSA” – Assistant United States Attorney. All cases are investigated by agencies like the FBI, ATF, or DEA. STEPS IN THE FEDERAL CRIMINAL PROCESS (Note: this blog…
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Under the False Claims Act, individuals or entities can be held liable for knowingly submitting false or fraudulent claims for payment to the government. The FCA allows private individuals, known as “whistleblowers” or “relators,” to file lawsuits on behalf of the government and share in any monetary recovery. These health care fraud lawsuits are known…
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David Bradford, the former Chief Operating Officer of Drive Planning LLC (“Drive Planning”), pled guilty last month to conspiracy to commit wire fraud arising from a multi-year Ponzi investment fraud case that defrauded investors out of millions of dollars. A SEC complaint was also filed against Jacqueline and Russell Todd Burkhalter. The SEC complaint details…
Continue reading ›President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. This will now expand enforcement tools and give the government additional powers to combat illegal trafficking of the fentanyl. What will this mean to clients charged with trafficking or possessing fentanyl? This concept has been debated for a…
Continue reading ›I. How Does a Case Get to Law Enforcement? The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) CyberTipline is a centralized reporting system for the online exploitation of children. Facebook/Meta, Google, Instagram, Snapchat, Yahoo, Microsoft, X, etc are required to report suspected CSAM detected on their platforms. These providers make reports of suspected online…
Continue reading ›I. What charges can the government use to allege money laundering? 18 U.S.C. § 1956: This is for laundering monetary instruments and carries a penalty of up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to $500,000 or twice the value of the funds involved, whichever is greater 18 U.S.C. § 1957: This applies…
Continue reading ›If you’ve been accused of theft or a financial crime in Georgia, understanding the law is the first step toward protecting yourself. Theft and fraud charges can carry serious penalties, and a conviction can impact your job, reputation, and freedom. Here’s what you should know about how Georgia defines, classifies, and prosecutes theft-related offenses. Under O.C.G.A.…
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