Typically, we think of a breathalyzer test as the main method the law uses to prove someone was drunk behind the wheel of a car. However, a court can take many different factors into account while determining whether a Canton driver truly possessed too much alcohol in...
In November 2018, a 47-year-old man pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to drug possession, money laundering and conspiracy. Recently, a federal court in Georgia sentenced him to over 34 years in prison. Following his initial sentence, he is to serve a...
You may assume underage drinking laws in Georgia are straightforward. Several other states have clear-cut laws that make it illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to possess or consume alcohol under any circumstances. But that is not the case in the Peach State. There...
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...
Many will remember the Sniper shooting in where 13 people were shot leaving 10 killed during a six-week spree in 2002. The shooters turned out to be 17-year-old Lee Boyd Malvo and 42-year-old John Allen Muhammad. While Muhammad eventually was executed for killing...
The Georgia legislature has completed their most recent session. In the course of the session they took up certain issues involving the criminal justice system but did not address one of critical importance. The state is one of only four that considers 17-year-olds as...
The battle against drugs rages on in Georgia. Police are on alert and involved in active investigations in an attempt to stem the flow of drugs to area communities. A recent traffic stop led to an arrest for drug possession after the smell of marijuana was detected in...