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If you took your spouse’s surname when you married, divorce may cause you to think about changing it again. Legally, you are free to do this if you wish, and it is something that many people do. You could change back to your former name. You could also pick another...
When you consume alcohol, your blood alcohol concentration goes up. Exactly how fast it does so depends on a variety of factors, such as your gender, if you had anything to eat, how much you weigh and how quickly you drink. When your body starts metabolizing the...
A driving under the influence (DUI) charge is meant to teach drivers that operating a vehicle while inebriated endangers themselves, as well as other motorists and pedestrians. This is why on conviction, a DUI leads to steep fines, license suspensions and even jail...
Many people think that the only path forward when they want a divorce is through a court case where both sides fight it out in front of a judge. While that, unfortunately, is the case for many couples, there is an alternative for those who would prefer a less...
Social media has become an integral part of most people’s daily lives, allowing them to connect, share and express themselves online. However, during a divorce, it is crucial to exercise caution when using social media platforms. While it may seem harmless to post...
A Georgia charge of driving under the influence has the potential to upend many areas of your life. You may have to serve time behind bars, and you may also find it difficult to hold down a job or save money if you wind up losing your driver's license. However,...
Georgia, like dozens of other states, employs an ignition interlock program. In general, the devices have proven successful in cutting down on drunken driving. Ignition interlocks, however, also pose risks to motorists. A New York Times review linked the devices to...
Law enforcement may use a wide range of field sobriety tests. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration only approves three: the one-leg stand test, the walk-and-turn test and the horizontal gaze nystagmus test. These three form a battery referred to...
Driving under the influence in Georgia can result in fines, license suspension and other penalties. The state defines DUI as operating a motor vehicle while obviously impaired or with a measured blood alcohol content of 0.08% and above. Before facing a DUI court date...
Law enforcement officers have many tools available to them when they suspect a driver of operating a vehicle under the influence. Depending on numerous factors, the officer can perform a chemical test, a breath test or a field sobriety test. After a positive result, a...