Archive for May, 2008


FBI and GBI to cooperate in Georgia computer crime and internet porn investigations

Not really surprising news, but it could be a significant development for criminal defense lawyers in Atlanta and other parts of Georgia. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has joined with the FBI in Georgia to staff a training center for law enforcement officers involved in cybercrime and internet criminal investigations. The center will provide training in all aspects of computer crime, from internet child pornography to identity theft and fraud involving the use of computers. The Macon Georgia Telegraph ...

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Atlanta judge sentences former Atlanta Police Officer to 4 and a half years

Tesler got much more time than I thought he would. I am sure his lawyer feels the same way. Yesterday, Judge Johnson sentenced Arthur Tesler to four and a half years, just 6 months short of the maximum sentence for this crime. The Atlanta Journal Constitution has the story. Normally, a conviction for making a false statement would not put someone in prison for close to 5 years. It's a 1 to 2 year offense, at worst. It's likely ...

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Atlanta police officer guilty on one count, not guilty on others

tesler.jpg The jury finally reached a decision. Former Atlanta Police officer Arthur Tesler was found guilty of making a false statement to investigators in connection with the 2006 Neal Street shooting, but was found not guilty on the false imprisonment and violation of oath of office charges. With the conviction on one count, he faces a maximum of 5 years in prison. Realistically, he is looking at a lot less time. Although the judge is ...

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