U.S. News and World Report stated in 2022 that the violent and property crime rates in Stephens County, Georgia, are higher than the national average. The different crimes that fall into these categories may be misdemeanors or felonies. For anyone facing criminal...
You might understandably feel violated when police officers search your property without justification. If there is no valid cause or search warrant, then it may be an unlawful search and seizure. This is a violation of your Fourth Amendment rights, which protect you...
Choosing to build out your estate plan is a great step toward getting your affairs in order and lessening the burden on your family if the worst should occur. However, naming the right executor or executors is yet another crucial step to take in ensuring a smooth...
Driving under the influence is a serious offense in Georgia, and the consequences of a conviction can have a lasting impact on your life. In addition to ordering fines, probation and possible jail time, the court can suspend your driver's license for a DUI offense....
The majority of people are aware that possessing or selling illegal drugs such as cocaine or heroin comes with severe consequences. However, selling or distributing prescription medications can also come with stiff fines, time in jail and a lifetime criminal record....
Carrying or having possession of illegal drugs can have severe consequences under Georgia law. Being caught with drugs can result in criminal charges, potentially leading to fines, imprisonment and long-term legal consequences. It is essential to be aware of the...
When you are appointed as a personal representative who oversees a Georgia estate, you have a great deal of responsibility. A personal representative is someone chosen by the testator, or the deceased individual who created the will. A personal representative is...
When building your estate plan at any stage of your life, it is important to consider what resources are available to you beyond just a simple will. For example, including a trust in your estate plan gives you unique options for passing on your estate that are not...
The over-prescription of opioid drugs and the nationwide addiction problem that followed has reached crisis levels over the past few years. The U.S. government responded by issuing guidelines in 2016 making it more difficult for physicians to prescribe opioid...
When you first sit down and organize what heirlooms and assets you want to give to each one of your family members and loved ones, you may not realize you have several options regarding how they receive them. The timing and way that they get the assets can change...
