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Civil vs. Criminal Assault and Battery Cases

By Hawkins Spizman |

Many people are familiar with the term “assault and battery,” and mistakenly interchange the two terms. The crimes are not one in the same as far as Georgia law is concerned. Assault and battery are separate crimes, and are further broken down into “simple” and “aggravated” offenses. The following is a brief description of… Read More »

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Everything You Need to Know About Ignition Interlock Devices

By Hawkins Spizman |

If you are convicted of driving under the influence in Georgia, your Atlanta DUI lawyer may inform you that the judge has required you to install an interlock ignition device on your vehicle. You may have questions, and rightly so. There are misconceptions surrounding ignition interlock devices and their use. Here’s what you need… Read More »

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Feeling Weak Recently? It May Be From a Tick Bite

By Hawkins Spizman |

FAST FACTS: There were 221 confirmed cases of Lyme disease in Georgia between 2000 and 2016. It’s estimated that there are more than 2,000 cases of Lyme disease in the state. The highest number of reported cases occurred in 2008. Ticks are out in full force throughout the United States. It’s so bad, in… Read More »

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Who Can Be Held Liable in an Atlanta Truck Accident?

By Hawkins Spizman |

FAST FACTS: Fatalities in Georgia involving a large truck numbered 135 in 2014. Over 8% of all fatal crashes in Georgia in 2014 involved a semi truck. About 88,000 trucks were involved in fatal crashes throughout the US in 2014. Drive down the highway, and chances are good that you will see rubber scattered… Read More »

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How to Choose a DUI Attorney in Atlanta

By Hawkins Spizman |

Being charged with driving under the influence is not something to take lightly. A DUI conviction in Atlanta can have a lasting negative impact on your life. It’s important that you find an experienced attorney to stand up for you in court. Here are some tips for finding the right DUI attorney in Atlanta… Read More »

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How to Drive Safely Around Semi Trucks in Atlanta This Summer

By Hawkins Spizman |

No matter where you drive in Atlanta, chances are that you will come into be sharing the road with a semi truck for at least part of your journey. This is especially true if you drive on highways. Knowing how to drive safely around these large trucks can help prevent an accident. A collision… Read More »

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How Burglary and Robbery Are Different in Georgia

By Hawkins Spizman |

Burglary and robbery are often terms that are used to describe the same event. People tend to interchange the two terms, believing that they are the same thing. The fact of the matter is that burglary and robbery are very different things in Georgia and elsewhere. To help make it more clear, here is… Read More »

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Stay Safe with Fireworks This Fourth of July

By Hawkins Spizman |

If you live in Georgia and are getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, you have a one-up over people in many other states: You can legally purchase and use fireworks. In 2015, the state passed a law that made it legal to do so. Fireworks to include bottle rockets, Roman candles and… Read More »

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Georgia’s New Distracted Driving Law: What’s Legal and What’s Not?

By Hawkins Spizman |

A new Georgia distracted driving law takes effect in July, and you need to know about it. Break the law, and you could be handed a hefty citation by a local law enforcement officer. House Bill 673 makes it a requirement that anyone behind the wheel uses hands-free technology when using their cell phone… Read More »

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How a DUI Case Makes Its Way Through the Atlanta Court System

By Hawkins Spizman |

When a person is charged with driving under the influence in Atlanta, they are understandably overwhelmed, especially if they’ve never been charged with a crime. It’s often the things we don’t know or understand that cause us the most anxiety. Being accused of DUI is certainly cause for worry, but you may be able… Read More »

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