Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is an offense that can lead to significant penalties. The Georgia Implied Consent Law requires drivers to submit to chemical tests when the police stop them with probable cause. Refusing to be tested may lead to...
Divorcing parents should put the needs of their children first. You want your kids to cope better with the divorce and to meet their needs as before, if not better. Child custody is a crucial subject, with both parents hoping for a favorable outcome. However, if you...
It’s never too late to get a divorce. As such, many people over the age of 50 are getting a gray divorce. Gray divorce is a recently growing trend and many people are taking the opportunity to revive their individuality. There’s a lot to consider when filing for a...
Imagine someone was drinking with friends and left the bar drunk. The police noticed the driver was drifting between lanes and ran a red light, giving them probable cause to pull them over. The officer then asked the driver several questions, asked to see their...
Laws throughout the country around determining child custody in a divorce emphasize the best interests of the child. That gives judges a lot of leeway if they have to rule on the matter if parents can’t work it out on their own. In recent years, more and more states...
You may have heard that a few states, including Georgia, require people who have been convicted of DUI to have special license plates on their vehicle. These have been called everything from “party plates” to “scarlet letter plates.” People have argued, with good...
Many people have an uncontested divorce, but there are also a high number of contested divorce cases each year. It is sometimes assumed that the contest is to the validity of the divorce action and whether or not it will happen. In other words, you may have asked for...
A police officer aggressively knocks on your door. You open the door a crack and ask them why they’re at your house and what they would like. The officer tells you that they need to come inside, either to talk to you or to look around. The way that they say it makes...
In Georgia, if you physically hurt someone, or put them in a position where they have a genuine fear that you will hurt them, you can face one of the above charges. They all have the potential for misdemeanor or felony charges depending on the seriousness of the...
For prosecutors, the consistency and reliability of the evidence are crucial in any criminal investigation. However, there is a chance that police will make mistakes when an investigation calls for the collection and storage of physical evidence. Some of these are the...