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Driving Under the Influence is a serious offense, and the consequences can vary widely depending on the state. In Georgia, a question that often arises is whether jail time is mandatory after a DUI conviction. Understanding the legal landscape is important for...
If you have recently been through a divorce, you’ll want to show your child that while you no longer love their other parent, your love for them is as strong as ever. The other parent will likely want to do the same, which can lead to competition over who can buy the...
The holiday season is here. With Halloween over and Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, many homes and stores throughout Athens are already decorated for Christmas. It won't be long now before a lot of us will drive out of town for Thanksgiving and other holiday...
A National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 2021 survey revealed that 13.4 million people aged 12 to 20 had consumed alcohol. The legal drinking age in the United States has been set at 21 for several decades, but have you ever wondered why this specific age?...
As a parent, the first holiday season after getting divorced can be tough. Holidays like Christmas, Hannukah, Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve won't be the same as they used to be. Your ex won't be there, and you might not live in the family home anymore. Perhaps more...
A large fine and possible community service sentence (or even jail time) are just part of what can happen if Athens police arrest you on suspicion of DUI. Losing your driving privileges can be a huge inconvenience. Unless you work from home, getting to work without...
If you own a home with your spouse, working out what to do with it can be one of the most fraught decisions you’ll have to make when pursuing a divorce. As most people’s homes represent a large chunk of their total assets, it’s something neither party may want to give...
Impaired driving happens every day in Georgia. But that’s not to say that every day offers an equal amount of risk. There are certainly times at which the risk of being involved in a serious accident caused by a drunk driver is higher than average. It’s also important...
A charge of driving under the influence poses serious consequences, and a clear understanding of the most effective defenses is an integral part of a defense case. Many people believe that a charge always leads to a conviction, but several strategies can challenge the...
Field sobriety tests, commonly administered by law enforcement officers during traffic stops, help determine driver impairment by alcohol or drugs. While these tests serve as useful tools for law enforcement, they are not foolproof and can sometimes yield inaccurate...