In all states, driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense punishable by a range of ever-increasing penalties. Setting up sobriety checkpoints is one way Georgia law enforcement deters and enforces DUI laws. Since you could face a checkpoint at any time,...
Month: May 2024
3 signs your custody and visitation orders may need revisiting
In Georgia, family courts prioritize the child's best interests in all divorce decisions. However, judges can get things wrong occasionally, leaving parents with child custody orders that do not function well. Other times, families simply outgrow their initial...
How common is underage drinking?
Underage drinking in the United States means that people are drinking under 21 years old. The legal drinking age has been moved a few times over the decades, but it is currently at 21 and shows no signs of going down. This means that teenagers and other young people...
Oft-overlooked reasons for divorce
Some reasons for divorce are mentioned fairly frequently. Many divorce cases happen after infidelity, for example, which is when one person has an extra-marital affair. There are also many cases where people divorce due to constant conflict in the home. These couples...
What does it mean to make bail in Georgia?
Making bail provides an opportunity for eligible individuals accused of a crime to remain free from jail while awaiting trial. In Georgia, as in other states, the bail process allows accused persons to secure their release by pledging payment as a guarantee that they...
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