Being charged with a white collar crime can be incredibly overwhelming, whether you are accused of insider trading, fraud, or an internet offense. In some instances, people who are accused of these types of crimes believe that the consequences of these charges pale in comparison to offenses they believe are…
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The White Collar Paradox
White collar crime has become a paradox in the interconnected world we live in today. On the one hand, the ways and means to inadvertently slide into many white collar scenarios have increased exponentially. On the other, penalties for those charged with a white-collar crime have been on the increase.…
Handling false allegations of cyberbullying
In the digital era, people may find themselves accused of a number of offenses involving the internet, such as cyberbullying. Some people may not think that cyberbullying is very serious or that these charges carry harsh repercussions, but cyberbullying accusations can virtually destroy someone’s life in a variety of ways.…
Can drug charges affect student loans?
On this blog, we have gone over many of the different ways that drug charges can turn someone’s life upside down. However, there are particularly problematic consequences for people in certain positions, such as college students who are worried about how the allegations they are facing may affect their ability…
Addressing drug possession allegations
We have discussed a number of drug-related offenses on our blog, ranging from very serious charges to those which may not be as serious (such as possessing drug paraphernalia). However, charges related to the possession of unlawful substances are quite common and have upended the lives of many people in Atlanta…
Cryptocurrency and allegations of tax fraud
In the digital era, there are all sorts of financial opportunities, such as those involving cryptocurrency. Unfortunately, some people are not familiar with their responsibilities, such as the tax implications of investing in cryptocurrency. In fact, legal obligations related to these investments can be unclear because this form of currency is…
Addressing allegations of cyberbullying
In recent years, many media stories and social media posts have focused on cyberbullying and the potential consequences of this behavior. Sometimes, people are very quick to point the finger and there have been many incidents in which people are falsely accused of an offense altogether. If you have been…
Prescription opioid abuse can lead to criminal charges
The United States is currently suffering a national crisis regarding opioid abuse. According to the Center for Disease Control, more than 100 Americans die every day from opioid overdose or complications related to opioids. The situation came to a head last year, when the Trump administration declared the opioid crisis…
Cyber Crime – Cyber Extortion on the Rise
Cyber extortion threats are on the rise. The threat the hacker uses is that if a certain amount of money is not paid, then information of some sort will be exposed. Hackers gain access through a digital break in. Cyber extortion is different then ransomware attacks. Ransomware will render a…
Tax filing season and fraud charges
During any time of year, people are accused of internet-related offenses. However, with there are certain times when charges such as tax fraud arise far more often. Sometimes, people are falsely accused of tax fraud and the allegations catch them completely off-guard. In other instances, the details surrounding a person’s…