Right now, in Georgia and throughout the United States, investigators are watching people and keeping track of their activities on the internet. There is a great deal of information out there, however, and these investigators do not always get everything right. Additionally, law enforcement officers sometimes overstep their bounds. At Conaway and Strickler, P.C., we make it our mission to ensure that our clients' rights are protected. One of the ways we do this is by performing our own investigations. There is an old saying it goes something along the lines of "what is good for one is good ..read more

As is the case with most people in Atlanta, the thought of committing a federal offense has never even crossed your mind. The thought of playing a prank, however, may just have. You have probably heard before that damaging or destroying public mailboxes is a crime. Yet what you (and likewise many of those who have come to see us here at Conaway& Strickler, PC) may not be aware of is that it is a federal crime, and one that authorities take very seriously.  Indeed, according to the Cornell Law School, destroying a mailbox is a federal offense that is punishable by either fines or imprisonme ..read more

Your involvement in a corporate crime at your workplace in Georgia can lead to several consequences including the loss of your job, loss of integrity and a significant blow to your reputation. Often, regardless of the misbehavior, you were caught committing, chances are there are at least a few people who have lost their trust in you completely. Recovering their trust and showing that you are not the same person is going to take considerable time and commitment. Unfortunately, your reputation infiltrates many components of your life, especially important ones where family, friends, potential c ..read more

Taking a selfie is a common and popular phenomenon for people in Georgia and throughout the country. While many selfies are fun, they can be illegal if they contain sexual images and/or nudity of someone who is underage. If obtained in the wrong hands, a well-intentioned selfie can be the subject of a child pornography charge. FindLaw discusses how teenagers, especially, participate in producing, possessing and distributing child pornography without even realizing it. Both teenage girls and boys take selfies of a sexual nature and send it to their boyfriend/girlfriend. This, in and of itself ..read more

From online harassment and cyberstalking to cyberterrorism, cybercrimes have become increasingly common. If you are under investigation for a cybercrime, you should know that the prosecution will be aggressive and the penalties harsh. A little history The first federal case of cyber harassment came to court in 2004. The man accused reached a plea agreement and pleaded guilty to two of 26 counts of internet violations. These included sending harassing and threatening emails to his former girlfriend. Investigation led to indictment The discovery of evidence occurred through an investigation ..read more

When people are charged with using, distributing or selling drugs in Georgia, the penalties for such behaviors can vary depending on the circumstances surrounding their case, as well as how badly their actions may have affected other people. Drug abuse is a prevalent epidemic and one that many experts believe can be prevented with education and awareness beginning at a young age.  When people make active efforts to inform their children of the dangers of drugs before they are ever introduced to them, it can make a considerable difference in how they respond if they are faced with a situation w ..read more

There are many ways that Georgia residents can fall victim to identity theft. When this happens, it can be costly, both financially and timewise. It can take a while to restore credit scores and reputation with financial institutions. It is important that everyone understands how identity theft can occur so individuals can take steps to prevent it from happening. According to USA.gov, the most typical types of identity theft are medical ID, tax ID and social ID theft. With medical, someone uses another person's health insurance or Medicare number to get medical care. Thieves steal social secur ..read more

If you are actively employed in Georgia and are a recipient of income each on a consistent basis, you are required to fill out a tax return each year. The information you provide will be processed and verified by officials with the Internal Revenue Service who will verify that you are not missing anything on your forms that could indicate you are not filing your taxes properly. At Conaway & Strickler, PC Attorneys at Law, we are committed to advocating for people who have been accused of federal crimes.  Tax evasion is an example of a federal crime that can leave you facing serious legal c ..read more

Just as in every state, people in Georgia utilize the USPS on a daily basis. While it is generally a very ordinary activity, sometimes the mail is used as a venue to facilitate a crime. Charges for mail fraud are very serious and a conviction can come with stiff financial penalties and prison time. But why might just a small aspect of crime be considered so seriously?  According to the United States Postal Service, mail fraud is any kind of fraud that uses the mail. It does not matter whether it begins on the telephone, online or through the mail. Once any part of the commission of a crime goe ..read more

You probably never image your involvement in white-collar crime such as identity theft, embezzlement or cyberstalking. However, vehicular manslaughter also falls into this category. Given the right set of circumstances, anyone who drives could face arrest for this kind of crime—even you. Vehicular manslaughter explained In the state of Georgia, vehicular manslaughter, also called vehicular homicide, is the act of unlawfully and unintentionally causing the death of another person while operating a motor vehicle. You can face conviction for first-degree vehicular homicide for a variety of re ..read more