When you face criminal charges in the Georgia legal system, you have the right to an attorney given to you by the U.S. Constitution. It helps make the legal system fair and ensures that you get a proper defense against charges. However, many people do not understand...
Month: November 2019
More states relying on breathalyzers to combat drunk driving
Most drivers are familiar with the breathalyzer test police officers may administer if they suspect drunk driving in Georgia. Some states have gone a step further by forcing drivers to install these devices in their vehicles. Drivers must then blow into them before...
How can underage drinking affect your teen?
Teens face daily struggles and stress. Social media pressures kids to look their best, participate in risky behavior and outperform their peers, which makes rejecting behaviors that may get them in trouble tougher. Even with Georgia laws that criminalize underage...
Juvenile property crimes on the increase in GA
Juvenile delinquency is on the rise in Georgia, particularly in Atlanta and surrounding areas. In fact, AJC reports that the juvenile crime rate in Fulton County reached 15 times that of the national average. “Slider” crimes at gas stations reportedly make up the main...