Prescription opioids such as Vicodin, Percocet and OxyContin are valuable treatment options when included as part of an individual’s plan for an injury or illness that requires medical pain management. However, the potency and availability of these drugs make them...
Family violence pertains to the physical, sexual, psychological, and other forms of harm inflicted on someone who is a relative, spouse, or significant other of the abuser. In family violence cases, the abuser and victim typically have to live together or share...
If the police pull you over and you worry about facing a DUI, it can be a scary situation to experience. In Georgia, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can lead to serious consequences. For example, your first offense can result in a five-year driver's...
According to The Augusta Chronicle, methamphetamine was Georgia's top illegal drug in 2012. It still retained that distinction in 2018. Possession of methamphetamine is a felony involving having 28 or fewer grams of the illicit substance (any amount above that...
After a domestic violence accusation, a victim will usually request a restraining order. This protective order from a court will prevent the accused person from coming near or being around the assumed victim. ValdostaToday.com reported a recent change to the laws...
A conviction for driving under the influence in Georgia might mean hefty fines, a license suspension and mandatory community service, among other penalties. Depending on circumstances, it may also mean time behind bars. An up to one-year term behind bars is a...
The state of Georgia takes domestic violence seriously. If an individual accuses a spouse or family member of battery, assault, stalking, criminal damage or other violent act, he or she may get a judge to issue a family violence protective order. If you are in...
An accusation of domestic violence can be damaging to your life. Even if a court does not convict you of this crime, you may carry the stigma of the accusation for years to come, which could affect your living arrangements, job prospects and family dynamics. This...
Many people find the process of searching for a new job challenging. But, for people with criminal pasts, the challenges may feel even greater at times. A less-than-perfect history may impact a person's job search but it need not prevent the person from securing a...
People lie for many reasons and this is certainly a complicating factor in cases of domestic violence and sexual assault. Without witnesses and other corroborating evidence, the exact truth often remains elusive even in the courts. Due to the nature of false...