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How to Have a Safe Party for the Big Game
The Falcons are playing in the biggest football game in the land, and people across Atlanta are planning to RISE UP with hometown pride. Whether you are hosting a party for the Big Game or attending one, there are a few things you can do to keep yourself safe. As gameday gets closer, make… Read More »
iPhone Breathalyzer Maker Forced to Give Refunds
It sounds like a good idea: You install an app on your iPhone and it will tell you how intoxicated you are. You can use it when you go out for a night on the town or even when you are drinking on the comfort of your own couch. Before you use that app,… Read More »
The True Effects of an Underage DUI Charge
Driving under the influence, or DUI, is a charge given to someone who a police officer believes is driving while impaired due to some intoxicating substance, especially alcohol. When a person is convicted of driving under the influence, the consequences can be severe and long lasting. This is true for adults, but can be… Read More »
Questions to Consider When You’re the Designated Driver
Many people would agree that drinking and driving is dangerous and illegal. You and your friends are going out for a night on the town and you want to make sure everyone gets home safely. You raise your hand and volunteer to be the designated driver. Not so fast. There are some things to… Read More »
How Your Attorney May Try to Suppress Evidence
You have seen it on television. A courtroom drama depicts two opposing sides and one is shouting about evidence being inadmissible. While this certainly can happen from time to time, motions to suppress evidence most often occur well before a trial begins. If a defendant wins their motion to suppress, the possibility of a… Read More »
The Most Common Courtroom Objections
“Objection!” The single word is heard in courtrooms across the nation every day. An attorney gets up from their chair and utters the single word that brings the proceedings to a standstill, no matter how momentary. Attorneys do not raise objections without cause. When an attorney objects to something being asked in the courtroom,… Read More »
Could Your Smartphone Act as a Breathalyzer?
Your smartphone is pretty smart, but just how intelligent is it? Most people have a smartphone these days, with only the most stringent of holdouts opting for a flip phone. While many of us would be hesitant to say that we allow our smartphones to make decisions for us, that day may not be… Read More »
Why Does Domestic Violence Happen?
Domestic violence is also called domestic abuse. It typically begins when one partner feels the need, for whatever reason, to dominate or control the other. Abuse is rarely about the victim, and almost always about the perpetrator. There is no just reason for domestic abuse, but knowing why it occurs can help advocates and… Read More »
What Happens If I Miss My Court Date?
When a person is charged with a crime, they are given a court date. Multiple court dates may be required over the length of the case, and missing just one court date could cause big problems for the accused. It doesn’t matter if the crime a person is charged with is a minor traffic… Read More »
Can I Get My DUI Charges Reduced?
If you are arrested for driving under the influence in Georgia, you will likely be stressed and anxious. These feelings are normal, and people experience them no matter what they are arrested for. The first thing to do is to take a deep breath and realize that there is help available to you. An… Read More »