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...
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...
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...
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...
Patients -- especially those with complex conditions and chronic illnesses -- are always told that they should find a doctor that makes them feel comfortable and heard. That isn’t always easy to do, and sometimes a patient has to bounce around a bit from doctor to...
There may come a point in your marriage when you realize that it’s not working. You’ve tried everything but have yet to get your relationship back on track. This could lead you to consider divorce. Once you come to the conclusion that divorce is the best answer to...
People who use drugs can get badly addicted to them, which makes it very difficult for them to quit using. The criminal justice system has imposed strict penalties for individuals who are found in possession of illegal drugs like heroin, which is highly addictive and...
Prescription drugs are controlled substances, which means that only doctors, pharmacists and other medical professionals have the right to recommend and distribute them. You probably already know that if you sell your prescription medication to someone else or if you...
If you get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Georgia, you are likely going to have a number of different legal consequences if you plead guilty or get convicted. Most people worry primarily about how jail time or probation might affect their future....
When you make a mistake behind the wheel, the last thing you want is for that mistake to injure someone else. You especially don’t want to involve the police when possible. Unfortunately, if you do collide with a police cruiser or sports utility vehicle (SUV), you...
