Any arrest or accusation is cause for concern, but when criminal allegations involve a violent crime like assault, your way of life is at stake. Prosecutors in Georgia take a harsh stance against these and other violent crimes, typically seeking severe penalties upon...
As you know, every driver is required to get car insurance before going out on the road. Car insurance covers damages from an accident or theft to your vehicle that are beyond your control and your insurer may pay medical expenses if you - the driver - and your...
After a night out with friends, you know you can’t safely drive home. In this situation, you try to be responsible and sleep it off in your car, only to find out you are now facing DUI charges. Understanding Georgia’s DUI laws will help you make educated decisions...
People who are facing criminal charges must ensure they understand the possible sentences they’re facing. While many people focus on incarceration, it’s often possible for people to avoid having to spend months or years behind bars. Probation is one of the options...
Maybe you knew you cut it too close to the red light when you went through that last intersection, or maybe you really did roll through a stop sign. Either way, you weren’t happy that you got pulled over – but you never dreamed you’d end up in handcuffs and charged...
Nearly every divorced parent, even if they think they have a fair custody agreement, would like more time with their child. One way to get that is to ask for a right of first refusal provision in your parenting plan. Besides giving you additional parenting time, it...
Whether you started a professional practice after finishing graduate school or you inherited the company business from your father, your company may both be one of your largest individual assets and the primary source of income for your household. Obviously, you would...
Every study ever done on field sobriety tests notes that they can fail sometimes. Some of these studies indicate that they fail a significant amount of the time, or at least a percentage that is concerning to anyone facing arrest based on these tests. You would assume...
Searches and seizures are a pivotal aspect of many criminal cases, particularly those relating to drugs and illegal substances. Law enforcement does have the power to conduct both searches of the person and their property. Nonetheless, these searches must be carried...
Those who are accused of breaking the law will sometimes say that they are actually victims of entrapment. They claim that it’s not their fault. They were manipulated or tricked and they shouldn’t be held guilty of criminal acts, even if it can be proven that they did...
