Victims of domestic violence, known as “family violence” here in Georgia, may be less concerned with the reasons for the violence and more concerned with how to escape the violence. While understandable, digging into the roots of this brand of violence is key to...
Georgia maintains some of the nation's strictest drug possession laws. Individuals who receive a drug-related conviction may face fines and even prison time, along with a mandatory six-month license suspension for the first offense and longer suspensions for...
Georgia law uses the term “family violence” instead of domestic violence. According to the law, family violence can occur between family members or unmarried partners. The goal of the Georgia criminal code is to protect victims from physical, emotional and sexual...
When most people think of domestic violence, they think of a parent abusing a child or one spouse abusing the other. Rarely do they think of teens abusing their parents. Yet, it happens more often than you might think, which, given that you are seeking advice on the...
Teenagers have their own way of doing things, no doubt. In many instances, they do not realize the depth of their behavior and its effect on the consequences they may face in the future. Subsequently, they may also not immediately see the impact of their choices on...
Domestic violence can impact even seemingly healthy and happy relationships. As a result, it can be hard to identify common signs, even by the person at the center of the abuse. Very Well Mind explains some of these signs so you can recognize any potential issues,...
As you might expect, a Georgia DUI conviction can negatively impact you in many ways. But do you realize how much it could hurt your employment chances? Any kind of a criminal conviction, including one for DUI, can make it much more difficult for you to obtain the job...
Domestic violence is a serious subject. Whenever it is mentioned in the news or daily conversation, everyone agrees that the allegations of domestic abuse tarnish someone’s reputation. What if it was your reputation? If you’re facing domestic violence charges, you...
You may not be aware, but did you know you could be charged with a criminal offense relating to drugs even if you do not have any drugs on you? How is this possible? Under Georgia’s drug laws, possessing drug paraphernalia is grounds for criminal charges. You could be...
You made a mistake. At a high school party, you chose to drink. You only lived a few minutes away and wanted to avoid upsetting your parents, so you got behind the wheel. After committing a traffic violation, an officer pulled you over. In the state of Georgia,...