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...
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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...
Fighting a traffic ticket in Georgia
No matter how careful you are when driving, it's still possible to be pulled over by a local law enforcement officer or state trooper in Georgia. There are so many traffic laws on the books that you are bound to break one eventually, even if you didn't do so...
Motorcycle safety tips for riders of all experience levels
Motorcycle safety is paramount when on the roads of Valdosta. Motorcycle riders are at a disadvantage because of the size of the bikes and how drivers of bigger vehicles have trouble seeing them. That's why drivers are told to look twice, save a life, for motorcycles....
The stages of life for estate planning
The notion of estate planning evokes thoughts of drafting wills to designate how family heirlooms will be distributed and creating trusts to manage estates worth millions of dollars. Indeed, only a small segment of society (e.g. the elderly) will seek to have those...
In Georgia, expect an increase in DUI arrests this summer
Every summer, Georgia law enforcement agencies step up their efforts to arrest drunk and drugged drivers. It's an admirable idea; between Memorial Day and Labor Day, fatal car wrecks involving teenagers increase as much as 15 percent - and many of these accidents...
What happens if you’re accused of selling marijuana in Georgia?
Georgia has made some progress in terms of marijuana policy in recent years. There is now a limited medical marijuana program which allows for the treatment of a few severe medical conditions with a very specific form of marijuana oil. Unfortunately, the form of...
What are the advantages of divorce mediation?
When a couple decides to divorce, both individuals will face a variety of questions, concerns and challenges in the days, weeks and months to come. It's a common belief that litigation is the only way to work through the divorce process. While this may be the only...
Georgia DUI charges carry hefty penalties
Some people believe that first time offenders facing driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Georgia will be treated with leniency. After all, everyone makes mistakes. However, this misconception about the criminal law system could end up costing you a lot, even...