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Federal vs. State Drug Charges: Understanding the Key Differences

November 20, 2025

Federal vs. State Drug Charges: Understanding the Key Differences Drug cases can start the same way in both federal and state justice systems. At both levels, Law enforcement officers and investigators use traffic stops, controlled buys, informants, surveillance, and search warrants to seize drugs and make arrests. The stakes are high in either forum. Mandatory […]

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BREAKING: PRESIDENT SIGNS GOVERNMENT FUNDING BILL THAT BANS MOST HEMP PRODUCTS

November 11, 2025

Federal Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products: What It Means for the Hemp Industry On November 12, 2025, President Trump signed legislation to end the government shutdown that includes a federal ban on most hemp products that contain THC and other hemp-derived “cannabinoids.” The new law goes into effect a year from now. If it goes […]

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Wire Fraud or Government Overreach? Taking a Hard Look at the Feds’ “Rigged” Poker and NBA Sports-Betting Indictments

October 28, 2025

Last week, federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York unsealed two indictments against an NBA head coach, an NBA star, gambling insiders, and individuals allegedly involved in organized crime. The indictments allege two distinct “cheating scandals” involving sports betting and high-stakes poker games. One of the indictments alleges an insider sports-betting scheme in [&he…

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Federal Prosecutors in Washington DC to Seek More Serious Charges, Harsher Sentences

August 25, 2025

On August 19, 2025, the new U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. announced a policy requiring prosecutors to pursue the most serious charges and seek the harshest available sentences in federal court. This shift means many cases once handled locally in D.C. Superior Court will now face federal prosecution, exposing defendants to tougher sentencing guidelines, mandatory minimums, and red…

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2024 Legislative Update: Changes to Georgia’s Criminal Code

May 23, 2024

Georgia’s legislative term recently ended on March 28, 2024, after which Governor Kemp signed several bills into law amending the criminal code, creating new substantive offenses, and changing how certain crimes are prosecuted. Below is a summary of some of the most notable changes going into effect this year: House Bill 993 HB 993 addresses […]

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