If you committed a crime in Georgia, your path to recompence may not have to entail hefty fines and jail time. Moreover, you may be able to avoid receiving a conviction on your record thanks to the state’s pre-trial diversion program. Georgia’s pre-trial diversion...
A will is a necessary estate document. It spells out your wishes and lets your loved ones know what you would like to happen with your assets after you die. It can cover many things, even non-financial wishes. Still, the American Bar Association explains there are a...
When a Georgia traffic stop ends up leading to a charge of driving under the influence, you may face a wide variety of serious consequences if that criminal charge results in a conviction. The penalties for even a first-time DUI in Georgia are harsh and include hefty...
Leaving money or property to loved ones in your will can certainly be an act of love and generosity. However, not all of these "gifts" are received that way. In some cases, you could be creating expensive problems for your loved ones when leaving them certain assets....
Many estate planning decisions were made years ago, filed away, and forgotten. But it is important to periodically review the ability of the person who you selected to wrap up your financial affairs after you die. Executor Executors play an important role in the...
Facing an arrest can be a frightening experience. When it involves domestic violence, there’s always a great deal of emotion included, as well. Incidents of domestic violence, or accusations of them, usually spring from the home or other secluded space, meaning what...
Police possess lots of power and authority. However, you have important constitutional rights that govern how police treat you. Being stopped Your actions and statements during a police stop can affect your criminal defense and even your personal safety in some cases....
People are often confused about what rights they have when an officer pulls them over for drunk driving. While every state has separate laws on DUIs and how to enforce them, all states have one version or another of implied consent laws. The question of what you can...
Many motorists do not expect the presence of bicycles on the road, and cyclists tend to expect drivers to be fully aware. This awkward relationship between two entities sharing traffic space can lead to sudden collisions. Motor vehicle accidents involving bicycles can...
When people in Georgia and elsewhere consider estate planning, it is usually with the idea of taking care of financial matters and the distribution of assets to loved ones. We tend to think less about our changing needs as we get older and how certain health...
