Carrollton Workers’ Compensation And Personal Injury Blog
College domestic violence: Cases aren’t always legitimate
Being accused of domestic violence while you’re in college is serious business. Did you know that around six out of every 1,000 students suffer from sexual assault on college campuses? On top of that, college-aged women, those between the ages of 16 and 24 have been...
At what age do most people have their first drink?
If everyone adhered perfectly to the law, the age at which every person would have their first drink of alcohol -- in the United States, at least -- would be 21. As a college student, though, you know very well that doesn’t happen. The college drinking culture is...
Your online harassment of another student could be assault
Social media and the internet has made it easier than ever to bully or pick on someone else who bothers you, and many people seem to think that their digital behavior comes without the same consequences of real-world actions. People are often very brave behind a...
How students can avoid getting a DUI
College is a time for experimenting, enjoying yourself and maybe even bending the rules now and again. But there’s a big difference between bending the rules and violating the law. As a student, a DUI conviction can have a significant impact on your future, such as:...
Drinking underage? It could lead to trouble
You and your friends participated in Greek Week, so you were hoping to get into a sorority. You were all interested in the parties and events held by the local sorority, but what you didn’t realize is that there would be a lot of alcohol involved. To try to fit in,...
Thinking of using study drugs? They can lead to drug charges, too
College may be a time to experiment and learn about yourself, but one thing that you may want to be cautious of is using drugs. College drugs are no different than those you’d find on the street as an adult. Even though it might be a friend suggesting you use them or...
Don’t post about your DUI on social media
You and your friends went out to party, and you ended up driving home drunk. Unfortunately, you didn’t get where you were going before the police stopped you and made you take roadside sobriety tests. You failed the field sobriety tests, and your two Breathalyzer...
Is there a diversion program for college student drug charges?
The state of Georgia has notoriously strict drug laws, which can affect the future of those arrested for drug offenses. Residents enrolled in one of the state's universities are particularly at risk when facing college student drug charges. Some of the ways a...
The impact of an assault conviction on college students
Going to college is generally associated with finding yourself and stepping out of your comfort zone. This is mainly due to students being away from their parents for the first time. With less supervision and guidance than they are used to, some students end up...
Inaccurate assault accusations against college students
The freedom of college life can be amazing for students -- but there are plenty of perils in the wider world that young people don’t realize are there, including false allegations. College students can be falsely accused of many things. One of these is assault, which...
