Legal Analysis

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Chuck Person and Rashan Michel are Not Guilty

September 29, 2017

If you were surprised to learn that college basketball is infected by money, you really haven’t been paying attention. But the story told in the criminal complaint filed this week against Auburn University basketball coach Chuck Person and Rashan Michel is fascinating and disturbing at the same time. The story reads like a tragic fall […]

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Equifax Data Breach Lawsuit – Can I Sue Equifax?

September 8, 2017

If you believe that your personal information was released to hackers and potential criminals as a result of the Equifax data breach, you may have a legal claim against the company. This is especially true if you have been a victim of identity theft in the last few months since the breach occurred. Our firm […]

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Some computer searches may be unconstitutional

September 7, 2017

In today’s electronic world, law enforcement officials investigating crimes often seek warrants to search and seize electronic devices that they believe contain incriminating evidence. However, people also store highly personal information on their electronic devices, from memories to entire conversations. Most of this electronically stored information is often irrelevant to the crime…

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What are the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and how do they work?

March 14, 2017

The Federal Sentencing Guidelines are guidelines that judges consider when determining an appropriate sentence for someone who has been convicted of a federal crime. The Guidelines use a combination of the severity of the crime and a person’s criminal history to calculate a suggested sentencing range. In the past, federal judges were usually required […]

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New IRS Policy on Returning Money from “Structuring” Violations

August 3, 2016

The federal government recently changed its policy for seizing money for alleged “structuring violations” when that money was deposited by otherwise innocent individuals and business owners. “Structuring” refers to the act of intentionally making cash deposits in an amount not more than $10,000 to avoid the federal currency reporting requirements. Our firm has represented severa…

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