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Criminal defense: Man released 20 years after wrongful conviction

From time to time, young people will make mistakes. Combining peer pressure with decision-making skills that aren’t fully developed can lead teens into very unfortunate circumstances that can result in very serious consequences and entry into the black hole that is the criminal justice system where criminal defense is a…

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White Collar Crimes: GA lawmaker cleared of fraud charges

When a person is accused of white collar crimes, the burden of proof is placed on law enforcement and the prosecution. This means that the accused individual is considered innocent of criminal wrongdoing unless prosecutors can provide enough evidence to demonstrate a person is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Part…

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Drug crimes: Mandatory sentences may lead to unfair outcomes

Defendants should always take drug charges seriously, no matter the nature of the allegations being made. However, if the charges are being handled as a federal criminal matter, the stakes may be even higher. Not only do federal law enforcement officials and prosecutors have significant resources at their disposal, but…

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Identity Theft: The government is getting aggressive

The government is getting aggressive in its fight against fraud and identity theft cases.  See Tax Return Preparer Convicted of Identity Theft as an example.  At Conaway & Strickler, we have handled many identity theft and fraud cases.  A criminal identity theft case can begin in many ways, such as being arrested trying to…

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