What are the main causes of distracted driving?
Distracted driving consistently ranks as one of the top causes of car accidents every year. It is an issue that refers to all activities that take drivers’ focus away from operating their vehicles. This could be as basic as observing a billboard for an extended period or something more complex like playing a mobile game… Continue reading What are the main causes of distracted driving?
Read MoreWhat motorists should do after a severe car wreck
Car crashes can occur in a split second. One moment, drivers can be cruising along without a care in the world. Next thing they know, they’re on the side of the road with a totaled vehicle and in a state of panic. No matter who is at fault, these types of collisions can be scary… Continue reading What motorists should do after a severe car wreck
Read MoreGeorgia ranks 3rd for strict DUI penalties
Every day in the United States, nearly 30 people die in drunk-driving crashes according to the latest National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics. DUI crashes caused more than 10,000 fatalities in 2017, amounting to one death every 48 minutes. Georgia has long been considered one of the strictest states over its DUI laws and… Continue reading Georgia ranks 3rd for strict DUI penalties
Read MoreCriminal defense: County’s new procedure for marijuana possession
A drug possession conviction can significantly change a person’s life. Punishments vary, depending on the exact drug in question and the amount, but those convicted may face jail time or a fine. Many people assume that marijuana possession is not a serious crime, but dependent on the circumstances, the punishment can still be significant. One… Continue reading Criminal defense: County’s new procedure for marijuana possession
Read MoreTruck wrecks: Man charged with vehicular homicide
Sharing the road with large commercial trucks is something every driver has to manage. These larger vehicles present an increased risk to motorists who get into truck wrecks, since their sheer size can result in more significant injury. One Georgia family is likely dealing with that sad fact after a woman died when her vehicle… Continue reading Truck wrecks: Man charged with vehicular homicide
Read MoreWhat is excessive force during a police encounter?
Law enforcement officers have to deal with a lot of stress and danger as part of their daily job. Many times, stories make it to the media about when officers misjudge a situation and end up putting a person at unnecessary risk through the use of excessive force. Officers have a duty to the public… Continue reading What is excessive force during a police encounter?
Read MoreMultiple drug arrests highlights need for criminal defense
When a person is convicted of a crime, some might assume that jail time or a fine is the only consequence. While those two possibilities are certainly serious, there are other results that may have a longer-lasting effect on that person’s life. Many people convicted of a drug crime, for example, may have difficulty obtaining… Continue reading Multiple drug arrests highlights need for criminal defense
Read MoreMotorcycle wrecks: Man fatally struck by SUV
Motorcycles can be a fun way to get around. Those who ride them often talk about how freeing it can be, despite knowing it can also be dangerous. In motorcycle wrecks involving another vehicle, the rider is generally at greater risk of injury, since he or she doesn’t have the same protection that most other… Continue reading Motorcycle wrecks: Man fatally struck by SUV
Read MoreFormer cop charged with sexual battery
Some of the most serious crimes a person can be charged with are sex crimes. No matter the surrounding circumstances, the punishment for convictions regarding sexual assault, sexual battery or other sex crimes can be severe. Some sex crime convictions here in Georgia have mandatory minimum jail sentences or require those convicted to register as… Continue reading Former cop charged with sexual battery
Read MorePeople over 50 more likely to have money problems after divorce
Many have heard that the divorce rate among older people has doubled in the last 30 years. What they may not realize is just what effect divorce can have on a person’s finances. Though that can happen to anyone of any age, the difficulties can be particularly pronounced for people older than 50. Fortunately, experts have… Continue reading People over 50 more likely to have money problems after divorce
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