70 arrested for marijuana may have strong criminal defense
The police in Cartersville may not be aware of the national trend, including here in Georgia, of treating a small amount of marijuana as a minor offense. Instead, they recently arrested 70 people — most of them African Americans — at a party. All 70 of the suspects were arrested and jailed for possession of the same small… Continue reading 70 arrested for marijuana may have strong criminal defense
Read MoreFiery explosions not uncommon in some truck accidents
The Georgia State Patrol has reported a truck accident that resulted in three serious injuries on Dec. 24. The accident occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on West Highway 16 when a pickup truck driver crossed the center line and crashed into a semi-truck head-on. As occasionally happens in truck accidents, there was an explosion after… Continue reading Fiery explosions not uncommon in some truck accidents
Read MorePersonal injury recovery likely for victim of freakish accident
Vehicular accidents can take some unexpected twists, turns and configurations. An incident occurring on Dec. 14 in Cartersville is an example of a chaotic series of events, comprising an accident that caused personal injury and sent two people to hospitals. It started at about 7:18 p.m., when the driver of a pickup truck heading southbound… Continue reading Personal injury recovery likely for victim of freakish accident
Read MoreSeparation requires taking certain actions on the road to divorce
Georgia follows the general pattern for separation and divorce that exists in all other states. The decision to separate is the most important event that marks the transition from being married to transitioning to another status that does not include the spouse. The separation phase must be accompanied by certain important actions that can create… Continue reading Separation requires taking certain actions on the road to divorce
Read More2 common defenses against drug crime allegations
No one ever expects to get accused of a drug crime, but if you’ve been around people who possess or deal in drugs — or if you live with such individuals — the chances of being accused of a drug crime increases. If you’ve been arrested and accused of a drug-related offense, you may be… Continue reading 2 common defenses against drug crime allegations
Read MorePersonal injury, death occur in early morning bus crash
In Georgia and everywhere else, there is nothing more tragic or consequential than the violent death of a young child. When a horrific accident occurs while the child is under the control of the school district, parents’ reactions are likely to be justifiably hyper-critical. In addition, the paradoxical failure of the school system to meet… Continue reading Personal injury, death occur in early morning bus crash
Read MoreDivorce requires restructuring one’s accounts and finances
Georgia residents getting divorced or who have been recently divorced will appreciate certain basic strategies that can help them to become adjusted and transitioned into a new mode of life. There are many things to do on the financial and organizational level to get up and functioning again. For women who have opted for a… Continue reading Divorce requires restructuring one’s accounts and finances
Read MoreCar accidents: Crash involving wrong-way driver kills 2 brothers
Head-on collisions can be exceedingly dangerous, potentially placing the lives of everyone involved in harm’s way. Many families have been left to grieve the loss of a loved one following car accidents that occurred under similar circumstances. A recent collision on an interstate in Georgia claimed the lives of two college students who were traveling… Continue reading Car accidents: Crash involving wrong-way driver kills 2 brothers
Read MoreCriminal defense: Excessive speeding leads to DUI charges for 1
Operating a vehicle at excessive speeds can be dangerous, and may give authorities reason to be suspicious of further wrongdoing. Should an individual fail to notice the lights and sirens of an emergency vehicle, he or she may face additional charges once a traffic stop occurs. A 46-year-old man is facing multiple charges following a… Continue reading Criminal defense: Excessive speeding leads to DUI charges for 1
Read MoreWho’s at fault in an interstate pedestrian accident?
Pedestrians and interstates are never a good combination. The vehicles – traveling at speeds in excess of 70 mph – cannot react quickly enough to avoid a pedestrian. The drivers – zoning out to music or having conversations with their passengers – aren’t thinking to look out for people on foot. Even worse, the pedestrians… Continue reading Who’s at fault in an interstate pedestrian accident?
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