There are some assets that you acquire with very little consideration and others that you spend years paying for or planning to acquire. Those more expensive assets are often a source of conflict in Georgia divorces. Couples frequently disagree about who should keep...
The state of Georgia takes a hard stance against drunk driving. The penalties can impact your life in many ways if you are charged and convicted of this crime. Understanding how a DUI conviction can impact your life now and in the future will help you see why this is...
People sometimes assume that the police have to be honest with you if you’re facing arrest. They can talk to you about what happened, but they have to stick to the facts. It feels like this would be a fair way to administer justice. But don’t buy into this myth. It is...
Whether you are out in public or within the confines of your own home, it’s important that you feel safe and secure. Unfortunately, in rare instances, people are subjected to criminal violence. If this happens to you, are you entitled to defend yourself? Could you...
The family home is often at the center of a divorce. It is likely one of the most expensive and valuable assets that you own. People often also feel a connection to their home that goes beyond simply the financial value of the house. This is especially true if you...
You had no intentions of depriving someone of their property, and no desire to get involved in a theft, but there is a problem: You are being charged with receiving or possessing stolen property. In Georgia, receiving or being in possession of stolen property is a...
You know that losing your driver’s license is very likely if you get a DUI. The police generally take your license away and that suspension can stay in place for 12 months. You do have some options to appeal it after four months, or 120 days. But this is not always...
Just like the federal government, the state of Georgia imposes numerous limitations on prescription drugs. Lawmakers refer to them as controlled substances for a reason. There are numerous laws limiting the ability of consumers to obtain, possess, consume or transfer...
Some substances are considered so highly addictive that they need to be controlled. Some of these don’t have accepted medical uses, which means that doctors can’t write prescriptions for them, and you can’t legally use them. A person who’s caught with a controlled...
Many people think that assault and battery are the same actions, but this isn’t the case. They are two different matters that are usually lumped together in the criminal justice system. For people who are facing one of the charges, understanding how they’re different...
