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According to The Augusta Chronicle, an Augusta man accused of two counts of bribery has pleaded not guilty to the charges made against him. The man is being accused of offering Mayor Pro Tem Alvin Mason of Augusta and Commissioner Corey Johnson special privileges in exchange for their support of a commission to build a trade center in the downtown portion of the city.

Bribery can be defined as the offering or acceptance of anything of value, in exchange for influence over the actions of a public or government official or employee. Bribes can take the form of gifts and monetary payment in exchange for favorable treatment, such as receiving government contracts or some sort of award. Bribery is a very serious white collar crime in Georgia in which both parties may be convicted with consequences including several years in prison, steep fines, present and future employment loss, and more.

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A WALB article reported that on July 5, 2010, a Thomasville man was arrested for cocaine possession after reporting a burglary at his own home. According to the article, the man came home to find the lights on inside of his house on Andrews Street and subsequently called to report what he thought to be a burglary in process. The police arrived and searched his home, which appeared to be ransacked, but found no intruder. Instead, the police found a large amount of cocaine and over 4,000 dollars in cash inside of the residence. The owner of the home was arrested on charges of possession with intent to distribute an illegal substance.

If convicted of these crimes, which are felonies in the state of Georgia, this man will be facing fines and more severe penalties, such as a lengthy prison sentence, probation, drug rehabilitation, and more. Georgia drug crimes involving possession must be taken seriously, as the penalties involved are severe and life-altering. It is of the utmost importance that the case at hand be thoroughly investigated so that the best course of action for the defense of the accused may be taken.

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Shortly after the resignation of UGA’s head football coach due to DUI, three players have been arrested and charged with various alcohol related offenses and other crimes within the last week. According to an article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the football players were charged in three separate incidents ranging from leaving the scene of an accident, DUI, obstruction of law enforcement and other offenses. Two other individuals were arrested with one of the players, but they were not members of the team. At least two of the players were under 21. UGA has a reputation as a “party school” and the latest arrests have done nothing to diminish that reputation.

Under no circumstances should an individual get into a vehicle to drive after drinking. Not only does the potential of an accident increase significantly, but a person arrested for DUI faces serious and often life-changing consequences. An individual convicted of drunk driving in Georgia may face jail time, steep fines, driver’s license suspension, and additional penalties if someone is injured or killed in an accident. These DUI penalties and the aforementioned story serve as a reminder for Georgians to always be responsible and safe when consuming alcohol.

The experienced Georgia DUI attorneys at Conaway & Strickler, P.C. have handled numerous successful DUI cases for clients accused of drunk driving. DUI offenses in Atlanta are serious charges, making contacting a skilled attorney of the utmost importance. If you or a loved one has been charged with a DUI, please contact the knowledgeable Georgia criminal defense lawyers at Conaway & Strickler, P.C. at 1-888-534-9106 for a free and confidential evaluation of your case. You deserve to know your rights.