You're not just facing minor drug charges. Police are saying you intended to distribute the drugs. That could lead to a strict sentence. What you're wondering, then, is how they determined that you intended to sell the drugs. That's not what you told them; you may...
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Month: August 2017
Georgia’s Drivers Are Unusually Dangerous. And Labor Day Traffic Is Coming.
Georgia's drivers rank among the most dangerous in the nation. At least, a recent report in the International Business Times says so. The article details a study conducted by a tech firm that sought to identify which states had the most dangerous drivers. Several...
Why do accident fatality rates rise at night?
Statistically speaking, driving at night is more dangerous than driving during the day. It's not because there are more car accidents. There are fewer. However, the odds of passing away in an accident start to climb as it gets dark. Why is this? The National Highway...
SSDI after 50? It’s easier than you think.
When Jonathan found he could no longer lift the heavy crates he was expected to as part of his job, his doctor suggested he apply for Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI). Jonathan was shocked. He knew he was having trouble, but assumed that he could just segue...
Why legal counsel is important, regardless of the charge
John was driving home from work, when he was pulled over by the police. He couldn't imagine what the issue was, but when the officers started to question him about where he had been over the weekend and whether he was near the Piggly Wiggly, John became very nervous....
Study shows Georgia is especially hard on drunk drivers
If you've been accused of driving while under the influence, you should know that Georgia is one of the highest-ranking states when looking at how stiff DUI penalties really are. This news comes from a new study that looked not only at all 50 states, but also at...
Federal crime and safety task force urges caution on marijuana
The Presidential Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety, led by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, is urging caution before making any major changes to marijuana policy. It also recommends working collaboratively with the Treasury Department to make banking...
The expectation of privacy can lead to gray areas in the law
The police must get a warrant to carry out an official search in an area where you have an expectation of privacy. With only a few exceptions such as if they think evidence is actively being destroyed, for example, they must have a warrant to search your home....
Can I get a DUI on my own property?
Many drivers have a mental image of what a DUI arrest could look like. It may entail being pulled over after swerving on a highway. Others may picture a DUI checkpoint when driving home from a party at night. These incidents both occur on public roadways. It makes...