Most drug possession and trafficking crimes result in felony charges in Georgia. The state classifies controlled substances into five schedules based on their danger and accepted medical use, if any. If you face Georgia drug charges, learn about the potential...
Many jurisdictions across the United States require fiduciaries to have probate bonds. A fiduciary is a person who has an obligation to act for another's benefit, specifically when it comes to management and protection of another person's property and money. What are...
People ride motorcycles for different reasons. Some people love the feeling of being one with the road, thrill seekers have a need for speed, and still others experience a serene sense of calm while traversing beautiful roads this way. Whatever the reason you ride, it...
Getting a driver’s license is definitely a milestone in your teen’s life. It is a huge step on the road to freedom and independence. However, with all of today’s technological advances, distracted driving is more common than ever before. You no doubt want your teen to...
Historically, college students who received drug convictions could lose their ability to access federal financial aid, making it exponentially more difficult for many of them to finance higher education. Beginning in 1999, with the introduction of the Higher Education...
Distracted driving has gotten a lot of press lately. New laws that have taken effect across the country aim to stop the practice of texting and driving by allowing law enforcement to ticket drivers for the offense. The push is not without reason. The number of car...
Accidents in which the driver drank alcohol or used drugs spike during the holiday season, especially on New Year's Eve. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, about 300 people die in a DUI accident every year between Christmas and New Year's Day. Before...
Your wills are only valid if your children find the original draft that you signed off. You may find numerous attorneys in Georgia that offer to keep the original will for free so that they may probate your estate. When you die, your children will call the name of the...
A catastrophic injury after a car accident comes with a lasting impact. After a Georgia car accident, spinal injuries can be a common serious injury. According to the Mayo Clinic, there is no way to reverse spinal cord damage once it occurs. While there are always new...
Because alcohol and automobiles can be a deadly combination, Georgia's laws on open alcoholic beverage containers in a motor vehicle are very strict. The vehicle does not need to be in motion for the law to apply. Even if the vehicle is not on the road but pulled off...
