Physicians generally have the public trust. When an individual is in pain, he or she visits the doctor to find relief. Any prescriptions that are given are believed to help, not harm the patient. One Georgia physician, however, is having his reputation called into...
Year: 2014
In what ways can Georgia residents be charged with DUI?
With the holidays comes a variety of celebrations. From office parties to family gatherings, Georgians will be making merriment throughout the state. Safety should be a primary focus because if caught drinking and driving a DUI charge may ensue. This article will...
Football player’s wife speaks out on domestic violence claims
Georgia residents may be interested to hear that the woman that had become the face of domestic violence finally got her chance to speak. Janay Rice, now-wife of professional football player Ray Rice, gave her side of the story on NBC's Today show. This interview...
Buford man arrested on drug charges
While driving on the highway, every driver hopes to never hear a police siren indicating the need to pull over. Traffic stops can be a source of great stress for both the driver and passengers in the vehicle. If the officer decides to go beyond a routine traffic stop...
Update on Ray Rice domestic violence case
Several weeks ago this blog reported on the Ray Rice abuse scandal. Rice is now appealing the NFL's decision to suspend him indefinitely; a third-party arbitrator is overseeing the proceedings. The arbitrator has placed a gag order on all parties to the appeal. This...
Woman arrested for drunk driving, dancing behind the wheel
Dancing is a great way to spend an evening out on the town or to show-off your moves at a wedding. However, a car is generally not the best venue for such an activity. After running off the road and into a raised lane divider, a driver was stopped by the police...
Criminal defense: GA superintendent on trial for cheating
Georgia educators hold the key to the future of children. Parents trust that teachers will work in the best interest of their children to help them succeed. This trust was put in question in Atlanta, Georgia. The former Atlanta Public Schools superintendent, Beverly...
Why Georgia legal representation matters in drunk driving defense
Televisions are bombarded with legal dramas. During the day, there is no shortage of judge shows where litigants represent themselves in front of the cameras. After viewing these shows, some Georgians may feel that they are well versed in the legal system. When faced...
How Georgia DUI convictions can affect your job search
Whether you have just been charged or already received a conviction, the effect of a DUI on a Georgia job seeker's record can be devastating. Those who hold commercial driver's licenses can effectively be shut out of the job market when a DUI is present on their...
DUI while riding a bike
When most people think of drunk driving charges, it is usually in reference to getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle while impaired. However, a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge can result from the operation of a variety of different motorized and...