If anybody ever accuses you falsely of any crime, this is a traumatic experience. However, false accusations of domestic violence can be extremely damaging. For very good reasons, society views domestic abuse extremely poorly. However, this can lead to you suffering a...
An arrest for driving under the influence brings different forms of consequences in Georgia, including fines, a criminal record and potential jail time. While the best course of action for the future is for drivers to abstain from all alcohol before getting behind the...
College students in Georgia may think that due to your age, you do not have to worry about harsh legal penalties. Or you may believe that being a "first-time offended" is enough to offer you protection. But Georgia has low tolerance for drinking and driving. Its...
Part of growing up involves getting into some trouble, especially for teens. However, when teens get in trouble for experimenting with alcohol and driving, the potential repercussions of their actions may be significant and lasting. In order to help protect your teen...
Thanks to enforcement efforts, awareness campaigns and local media, most drivers realize it is illegal to drive drunk. In Georgia, if you have a blood alcohol concentration above 0.08% before climbing behind the wheel, you may face charges for driving under the...
In Georgia, a person charged with driving under the influence of alcohol may lose the right to drive through a driver's license suspension or revocation. Depending on the circumstances of their case, the defendant may reinstate their driving privileges if they install...
Georgia residents like you may have to go through a field sobriety test if pulled over. Routine sobriety checks often involve sobriety tests first. Because of this, it would benefit you to understand what these tests are. Standardized field sobriety tests are the most...
Georgia law defines family violence broadly to keep people safe, but that may be to your detriment if you find yourself facing a fraudulent claim. Regardless of your situation, knowing the details of the law and protective orders can help you navigate a sensitive...
Problems over money, housing and other issues that couples face are bound to arise during a relationship, but what happens when anger boils over and one partner starts to abuse the other? The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that over ten million...
Georgia residents with a family member in the juvenile justice system may worry about the long-term outlook for that young person. The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform and Council of State Governments Justice Center propose strategies to reform the juvenile justice...