A drug conviction can have serious and long-lasting consequences for you and your family. While you might expect to face some consequences if you knew you were breaking the law, you certainly should not have to face the consequences if you did not break the law. Yet...
The U.S. economy thrives in no small part thanks to small businesses. Many of these enterprises are owned by married couples or by extended families. When spouses who have an interest in a small business divorce, addressing how that interest will be managed is often a...
Bail allows individuals who have been accused of criminal wrongdoing to be released from the custody of the state while they are awaiting trial. Bail is a financial arrangement that aims to ensure that a defendant will return to court for future hearings or trial...
You go out and have a few drinks, and you know that you want to wait for your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to go down before you drive. You decide to sit at the bar and have a glass of water. About half an hour later, you assume that your BAC must have dropped...
When charged with a drug offense in Georgia, a conviction can lead to severe penalties. However, there may be alternatives to jail time, depending on the specifics of the case and the offender’s history. Eligible offenders may also be considered for alternative...
The Georgia criminal courts have the authority to impose numerous penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) convictions. Frequently, defendants facing DUI charges worry mostly about the possibility of incarceration. They don't want to go to jail and are eager to...
The doctor-patient relationship is sacrosanct, and you have every right to seek second opinions or even change doctors whenever you want. In fact, patients are encouraged to fire bad doctors and seek out new ones when they feel like a doctor isn’t appropriately...
Getting arrested for operating a vehicle while impaired can threaten a driver’s driving privileges. Losing one’s driving license can be a significant inconvenience for motorists who rely on their cars for transportation and/or for business operations. Despite the...
Facing drug possession charges can be overwhelming and frightening. Beyond the legal consequences of a conviction, like imprisonment and fines, having a criminal record could negatively affect many other aspects of your life. Fortunately, several defense strategies...
Myths about drunk driving can raise the rates of drunk driving charges. Drunk driving can lead to incarceration, fees and a criminal record. People can avoid drunk driving charges by understanding some common misconceptions. Here is what you should know: Myth 1:...
