Drunk driving in Georgia can lead to an array of criminal charges depending on factors such as your blood-alcohol concentration (BAC), your age (if under 21), any prior offenses and whether an injury crash occurred. In this way, there are far more than two types of...
Year: 2020
How might a criminal charge impact a divorce proceeding?
A divorce is often one of the most difficult transitions a person will experience. Even if everything else in life is going right, a separation presents some real challenges. When a criminal case is occurring at the same time, the situation can quickly become...
Who will get the family house in my Georgia divorce?
Property division can be among the most pressing concerns for divorcing spouses. When it comes to the distribution of high-value and sentimental assets like a family home, it may help you to first understand the basics of marital property laws in Georgia. What...
Could New Law Reduce Georgia DUI Arrests?
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed life dramatically for Americans. While Georgia didn’t “lock down” to nearly the degree that other states did, many of us have altered our behaviors, choosing to stay home much more than we otherwise would. That means fewer people...
How Common Is Drunk Driving In Georgia?
Over the past half-century, public attitudes about drunk driving have changed dramatically due to pressure from groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving. And the laws against drunk driving have become increasingly stringent over the years. In spite of this, drunk...
Why the days of “innocent” school fights have long since gone
"Fight, fight, fight." Does that bring back nostalgic memories of innocent playground fights in elementary school? Of running towards the circle of children egging on two students wrestling on the ground? Or perhaps it brings back less pleasant memories of trying to...
Marijuana possession can jeopardize college prospects
College is a time in which students can make mistakes and learn from those mistakes in a safe environment. It is a student’s first time away from home, where they can enjoy the company of their peers without being under the watchful eye of their parents. It is natural...
Breath tests aren’t as conclusive as you might think
Many people have been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses based on nothing other than the police report by the arresting officer and the breath test results from their traffic stop. In fact, quite a few people will choose to plead guilty after...
How do you use an alibi as part of your defense in Georgia?
If law enforcement officers or state prosecutors have attempted to connect you to a criminal act, having a strong alibi that shows you were not present or available at the time of the crime can prevent the state from bringing charges against you. Even if they do...
Georgia pharmacy accused of participation in “pill mill” scheme
Lest you think that all of the furor over “pill mills” has abated, take note of recent events in Georgia: A pharmacy known as Chip’s Discount Drugs was fined $2.1 million by federal authorities for its role in over-prescribing opioids. According to federal...