When a person is driving while intoxicated, something they may do that triggers attention from the police is called lane drifting. Lane drifting happens when a vehicle drifts between lanes because the driver is being inattentive. This may result in them hovering over...

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Is there a connection between life expectancy and divorce?
Some people have expressed concern that getting a divorce may lead to a lower life expectancy. If this is impacting your thinking as you consider a divorce yourself, it’s important to dig into it a bit more and discover what these findings really mean. Things are not...
Traffic stop leads to the arrest of 3 for drug crimes
If you’re caught with drugs, it’s likely that you will face drug charges. This is true even if you’re just passing through the state. Take, for example, this situation. Police in Georgia stopped three people for a number of drug charges after performing a traffic stop...
Why finishing your beer off quickly before driving is dangerous
Either your server just came to tell you that the restaurant is about to close or your friend just let you know that they want to go to bed. Your socialization is over, which means you need to finish your drink. It is probably safer and smarter to spend a few final...
How does property division work in Georgia divorce?
One of the first questions people have when considering a divorce is how much of their property they will get to keep. Almost everyone has heard a horror story about a stay-at-home parent left homeless or a working spouse who loses everything from their home to their...
Why are eyewitnesses so often wrong?
If you face criminal charges due to eyewitness evidence, you might think your defense is over before it started. After all, what could be more convincing to a jury than someone standing up in court and saying that they saw you at the scene of the crime? However,...
How often do teens get involved in fights?
Teenagers who get involved in fights can find themselves facing some serious ramifications. They could get arrested and may find themselves charged with assault, for instance. They may claim that it was just self-defense, but that doesn’t mean the charges will...
What are 3 steps you can take to make a divorce easier on yourself?
Divorces can be painful, frustrating and draining. If you’re going through one now, then you know that the emotional toll is just as difficult as the financial. The good news is that there are steps you can take to make your divorce easier on yourself. Taking steps to...
Why are some police officers aggressive?
If you have had many encounters with the police, you may have realized that some officers tend to act aggressively even in situations where it isn’t warranted. For instance, maybe the officer came to your house and asked to come in and talk to you. Knowing your...
The holidays mean an increased number of sobriety checkpoints
Holiday celebrations mean getting together with family, traveling and often parties. Many people consume copious amounts of alcohol as part of their family or professional holiday celebrations. Unfortunately, that increase in partying means that the holidays are often...