According to the FBI, insurance fraud costs these firms about $40 billion per year. Since insurance companies largely reported these statistics, that number might be a bit inflated. But there is no doubt that insurance fraud is a serious problem, and … [Read more...]
Breaking Down a Georgia Disorderly Conduct Charge
Prior to the smartphone era, Section 16-11-39 of the Georgia Code was one of the most commonly charged offenses in Cobb County. If you looked at an officer wrong, you would probably be charged with disorderly conduct. Today, these charges aren’t … [Read more...]
Drug Trafficking Crimes in Georgia
Unintentional poisonings, mostly drug overdoses, are the leading cause of injury-related death in the United States. So, there is immense pressure on law enforcement to “do something” about this issue. Mostly because the cases are relatively … [Read more...]
Some Possible Defenses to Burglary in Georgia
This offense is a combination of a property and violent crime. Most other infractions are only one or the other. For that reason, burglary is one of the most serious felonies in Cobb County. In addition to the direct consequences, there are … [Read more...]
Feds Relax Drowsy Truck Driver Standards
Despite opposition from safety groups, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently rolled back some key safety rules.The agency redefined a “short haul driver.” Previously, truckers who covered fewer than 100 miles could drive for … [Read more...]