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New Changes to Georgia DUI Laws
A bill was signed into Georgia law in the spring of 2016 regarding DUIs. If you haven’t been charged with driving under the influence, you may not be aware of House Bill 205, but it has important information, especially for those charged with DUI for the first time. According to the HB 205 and… Read More »
Father Accused of Causing Daughter’s Brain Injury
A two-month old infant suffered skull fractures and torn ligaments on July 4. Her father stands accused of causing the injuries and has pleaded not guilty. The man has been charged with one count of aggravated battery and one count of first-degree child cruelty. According to reports, police officers were called to a local… Read More »
Be Wary of These Common Vacation Crimes
What are your reasons for taking a vacation? Maybe you need to decompress. Perhaps you are going to visit friends or family. No matter what the reason, taking a vacation doesn’t mean you are exempt from all aspects of your daily life. Plainly speaking, you must still abide by the letter of the law…. Read More »
Driver Pleads Guilty in Locust Grove Accident
An accident on Interstate 75 in August 2016 took the life of a Locust Grove high school student. The driver responsible for that accident pleaded guilty in Henry County State Court. According to court documents, the driver found to be at-fault for the August 20 crash pleaded guilty to following too closely and homicide… Read More »
New Georgia Interlock Ignition Law Brings Praise
The Georgia chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is applauding a new state law in Georgia. Beginning July 1, a new law for first time DUI offenders requires that an interlock ignition device (IID) be installed on their vehicles. According to the organization, by the time an offender is caught driving under the influence,… Read More »
UFC Fighter to Be Transferred to TBI Center
Popular UFC fighter Matt Hughes was involved in a recent vehicle accident. His vehicle was struck by a train and the fighter suffered head trauma. Hughes is currently listed in stable condition at a hospital in Springfield, Illinois. A nonprofit organization has volunteered to have Hughes transported to a traumatic brain injury center in… Read More »
Should I Argue for a Better Plea Bargain?
When you are charged with a crime, you will likely be understandably frightened. This is especially true if it is your first run in with the criminal justice system. Most people, whether they have been arrested before or not, know what a plea bargain is. A plea bargain means that the defendant won’t have… Read More »
Georgia Tech Student Suffers Brain Injury
A young man was struck while riding his bicycle on the campus of Georgia Tech on June 26. The student was hit by a truck that failed to yield. The driver was cited in the accident. The man struck sustained a traumatic brain injury. The young man was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital. Doctors… Read More »
The Ramifications of the Texting Manslaughter Case
A young woman recently made national headlines after being found guilty of manslaughter in an unusual case. The woman had texted her boyfriend, encouraging him to commit suicide. In his decision, the judge in the case called the woman reckless. The woman’s case is the first in which someone has been convicted of such… Read More »
Bus Crash in Atlanta Resuls in Tragedy
Students aboard a bus traveling through Atlanta were excited to be embarking on a mission trip to the continent of Africa, readying themselves to help others. The students from Alabama soon experienced different emotions as their bus was involved in a crash near Atlanta. Several people in the collision were injured and one student… Read More »