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Why Independent Medical Examinations Are Used In Personal Injury Claims
There are several ways people can suffer injuries. Sometimes, injuries can be the result of a party’s own reckless behavior, and other times, another party’s negligence can be the reason why injuries result. When negligent actions by one party cause physical bodily harm to another, it could be possible for the victim in this… Read More »
Examples Of Defense Strategies For DUI Homicide
DUI homicide is a serious crime in Georgia and it is a tragedy too. The unnecessary loss of life along with a life of sorrow for making an error in judgment that resulted in death are both very unfortunate. If you are being charged with vehicular homicide and you had alcohol in your system,… Read More »
How Severe Are DUI Penalties For Commercial Drivers In Georgia?
A DUI charge in Georgia is serious no matter who is the driver. But, for commercial drivers, the rules are different than they are for private drivers and the punishments are much higher for just even the first offense. With commercial vehicles increasing on the roads throughout the United States, there happen to be… Read More »
What Is Blood Alcohol Concentration?
If you are going to a party or out to dinner you may decide to enjoy an adult beverage if you are of legal age to consume alcohol. When you have pre-determined to drink alcohol, it is best to have a plan for transportation. Drinking alcohol and getting behind the wheel do not mix… Read More »
Why You Need A Georgia Underage DUI Defense Attorney
As a parent, all you want is to protect your children and help them grow to be healthy and responsible adults that are able to live long happy lives. However, considering that the brain does not fully mature until the age of 25, all people under that age may look at the world in… Read More »
Is It Possible To Be A Rideshare Driver With A DUI Conviction?
If you are looking to make some extra cash, you are in between jobs, or you just want a job with tons of flexibility, you may have considered becoming a rideshare driver. You would not be alone if you chose to be a rideshare driver for one of the popular companies because there are… Read More »
Can Breathalyzers Tell If You Are High While Driving?
Across the country state after state is legalizing the recreational use of marijuana. But here in Georgia, recreational marijuana smoking is not permitted. So, if you do not have a medical marijuana card, you should not consume the plant. Still, even if you have a legal medical marijuana card, if you are going to… Read More »
How A DUI Can Affect College Acceptance
Everyone makes mistakes now and then. Some missteps just have more impact on life than others. For example, convictions for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) may not just result in a limited ability for a person to drive because of a suspended license, but also expensive fines, and even potentially jail time. There are… Read More »
Does Age Matter With Simple Assault Charges In Georgia?
In Georgia, a person can be charged with either simple assault or aggravated assault depending on what happened during a violent incident. If simple assault is the charge, this is typically a misdemeanor, although in some situations there can be what is known as aggravating factors. Aggravating factors are additional actions or details about… Read More »
What Are The Penalties For Committing Arson In Georgia?
Arson is an intentional act where some type of property is set ablaze and put on fire. Arson is a crime and in the state of Georgia, arson charges are always classified as felonies. Within the felony classification exists levels of severity which are first, second, and third-degree. The harshest penalties come when arson… Read More »