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Why Age Matters For A Georgia DUI Arrest

By Hawkins Spizman |

It is well known how dangerous impaired driving can be. This is true for drivers that are both of legal age to drink and underage as well. If you are not of the legal drinking age in Georgia, which is the age of 21, or if you have children that are underage, it is… Read More »

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Georgia’s DUI Lookback Policies Explained

By Hawkins Spizman |

Getting arrested and convicted of just one DUI in Georgia can turn your life upside down and make it much more difficult. A DUI arrest may mean you could have issues with your current job or if you are unemployed and looking for work, it may be much harder to find. Getting into a… Read More »

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When Does A Georgia DUI Result In A Required Clinical Evaluation?

By Hawkins Spizman |

Everyone makes mistakes or missteps now and then and just because these errors may come with criminal penalties, that does not necessarily mean that the individual as a person is inherently bad. Drunk driving is incredibly dangerous and deadly which is why laws in states across the nation take the act so seriously. In… Read More »

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Car Crash Fatalities Are At A Record-Breaking High

By Hawkins Spizman |

Ever since the pandemic started, there has been a significant increase in speeding, reckless driving, and driving under the influence on our roadways in Georgia. Experts initially explained this increase by saying that the unusually empty roads and reduced police presence created a crime of opportunity which many people took advantage of by speeding…. Read More »

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Signs You Are Suffering From Whiplash

By Hawkins Spizman |

If you have recently been in a vehicle collision in Atlanta, you may still be feeling the effects physically. Often, people assume that if there are no visible injuries, they are probably fine, and may even take a wait-and-see approach to getting medical attention. However, many will find that the pain only increases over… Read More »

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What State Should I Hire A Criminal Defense Lawyer In?

By Hawkins Spizman |

Atlanta is an amazing city and a popular tourist destination for people from all over the country. However, nothing ruins a vacation faster than being placed under arrest. If you are from another state and are facing criminal charges in Georgia, you may be wondering how best to obtain representation. You may feel that… Read More »

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Can A DUI Be Reduced In Georgia?

By Hawkins Spizman |

In Georgia, a felony DUI charge can result in one to five years in jail. Additionally, Georgia does not permit the expungement of DUI convictions from your record. This means that the only time you have to avoid a conviction and the penalties that come with it is after you have been charged. It’s… Read More »

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Suing For Distracted Driving

By Hawkins Spizman |

A car accident can pose serious inconveniences at best. When you have suffered injuries or sustained extensive financial damages as a result of the accident, it can be even more upsetting to your life. The most frustrating thing about car accidents is that they are almost always avoidable. Car accidents only tend to happen… Read More »

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What To Do After An Industrial Accident

By Hawkins Spizman |

If you have an industrial job, working in manufacturing, at a factory, or in construction, you have a high risk of being injured on the job. From machine accidents, equipment failures, malfunctions, and explosions, being struck by debris, or falling from a ladder or scaffolding, workers in these injuries face danger in exchange for… Read More »

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Have You Suffered A Machine-Related Injury At Work?

By Hawkins Spizman |

Manufacturing, construction, and industrial fields are among the most dangerous that a person can work in. Many employees in these injuries say that it’s not a question of if they will be injured, but when. Many of these injuries are caused by the large pieces of equipment and machinery that workers must use on… Read More »

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