One of the biggest decisions suspected impaired drivers have to make when pulled over is whether or not to submit to a roadside breathalyzer test. Now, you don’t have to. In February, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled that using a driver’s refusal in court against him or her was unconstitutional. Governor Brian Kemp’s signing House […]
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High school students in America reported that 86% of their classmates use drugs, drink alcohol and smoke during the school day. Equally as alarming was the same study’s finding that 44% of the high school students knew a student who sold drugs at their school. More than half (52%) said there was a place at
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Law enforcement’s aggressive position on domestic violence can have a lifetime of impact – regardless of how the charges are resolved. The term, “domestic violence,” refers to “a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner.” Included in this
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It was bad enough to get caught speeding but now you’ve lost your paper ticket. You would pay your fine if you only knew who to pay. Failing to pay or missing your court date will add a Failure to Appear (FTA) charge to your pending citation and that will trigger a Bench Warrant for
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Let’s face it – attorneys get a lot of grief. So, today, on Be Kind to Lawyers Day, we wanted to show our lawyer friends some love. We penned a poem in their honor. If you read closely, you’ll see we’re offering a sweet treat to the first five attorneys that respond…
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For college students, it’s an annual rite of passage to be observed with anything but reverence. Spring Break 2019 is now in full swing and it will continue until the end of next month. If you’re a Spring Breaker, take a minute to do a bit of research about your chosen destination before you hit
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Whether it’s your first court appearance or you’ve been to court before, there are several things you can do to help ensure that your respect for the court comes through during this important and potentially life-changing day. How you appear in court affects the judge’s perception of you. Show him or her that you have
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We all know the adage: don’t drink and drive. Not only is it illegal, but it puts both you and other innocent drivers on the road in serious danger. With safe rides plentiful, it’s just not necessary. If you do, however, find yourself being pulled over under the influence, you should know what to do
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The Department of Justice estimates that more than 1.7 million American children currently have a parent in prison, many of whom witnessed their parent’s arrest. Just recently, a viral video showed a Florida toddler walking towards police officers with her hands up while her father was being detained by police. This has many debating; how do we protect children during such a scary time?
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According to the American Bar Association, there are nearly 33,000 lawyers practicing in the state of Georgia. As with any profession, not all lawyers are created equally and many simply aren’t the right fit for your particular case. If getting arrested and charged with a crime isn’t stressful enough, finding the right criminal defense attorney can feel overwhelming. So, how do you go about making this incredibly important decision?
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