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How to Exercise Your Right to Remain Silent

Oct 27, 2025 - Did you know that most Americans do not have a complete understanding of their Miranda rights? In fact, only about 3% are aware of their continuing legal rights.   The Miranda rights could possibly be one of the most important rights an individual has as a citizen. This means you can refuse to answer questions from the authority if you think they can be used against you in a criminal investigation or trial.    When you know how to exercise this right properly, you can prevent any misunderstanding and protect your legal interests.    But can you refuse to talk to police? How will you exercise these rights without making things worse? Let us look at the basic steps that need to be taken. Understanding Your Right to Remain Silent   The right to remain silent is an important protection of the citizen under the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The person is not compelled to answer any inquiries or furnish any information that incriminates h...
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How a White-Collar Crime Lawyer Defends Complex Cases

Oct 27, 2025 - The U.S. Justice Department's records show that the government reported 343 white-collar crime convictions for January 2025. TRAC Reports show that this amount corresponds to an increase of 22.9% over the previous month. White-collar crimes, like fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, and money laundering, are not violent crimes, and that's true. However, the impact of such crimes can be as disastrous as violence. The situation for the accused is very difficult because the cases are so complicated and involve a lot of financial records, digital evidence, and government investigations, which may make one feel that they are over their head handling all that. White-collar crime lawyer Tad A. Nelson says that besides punishment for a conviction, a sentence for a white-collar crime will typically include the requirement to pay restitution. In some cases, you may have to pay victims back, along with interest. The sentence is not finished unless complete reimbursement is done. A white-co...
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Understanding the Statute of Limitations in Georgia Cases

Oct 27, 2025 - The time limit set by law for filing a lawsuit is defined as the "Statute of Limitations," which simply means the time share granted for the claimant to file a complaint, while in the case of crime, it is the time allowed for the prosecutors to prefer charges.  Crimes against the United States Government were given a classification of five years or less under 18 U.S.C. § 3282. Federal prosecutors should file charges within five years of the date of the crime.  Statutes of limitations may vary by state. For instance, the statute of limitations in Georgia varies depending on the legal issue in question. Personal injury cases have their own statute of limitations in contrast to the criminal statutes. Breach of contract has a limit of four or six years, depending on whether it is written or oral. If you miss the deadline, it can potentially compromise your chance for justice. Let’s discuss how these legal time limits influence the outcome of cases in the state of...
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