Drunk driving is a common criminal offense, and people often think of it as a harmless crime. Most drunk drivers don't get caught or cause crashes, but some of them do. The risks involved with impaired driving are why even those who don't cause crashes can face...
Helping You Move Forward After An Accident Or Arrest
Year: 2021
Long-term needs should be considered in a personal injury claim
When you suffer from injuries that are the result of a car crash, it’s important that you seek compensation for what you’ve been through. Remember, though, that the compensation you get should be enough to cover your past financial losses as well as your future...
3 steps you should take after a serious motor vehicle collision
Car crashes are disruptive, traumatic events. They can make it hard for you to think logically and plan what you need to do to care for yourself and the other people in your vehicle. Knowing before you get into a crash the most appropriate way to respond to one can...
A shocking number of college students abuse study drugs
College classes require a lot more commitment and studying than high school classes do. Students can find themselves struggling to keep up with the heavier workload and higher expectations during their university years. Some students will do anything to give...
Can you refuse a breath test during a DUI traffic stop?
When a police officer pulls you over in your vehicle because they suspect that you have had too much to drink, they will ask you some questions, perform some field sobriety tests and then likely ask you to perform a chemical breath test. If the results of the breath...
Understanding MUI charges in Georgia
Alcohol negatively affects your driving skills. Everything from your response time to how well you focus changes when you drink. The more alcohol you have in your system and the less practice you have with driving, the greater the risk is of alcohol contributing to a...
Can you get a DUI for riding your bike?
You don’t own a car, so you just ride your bike from the dorms to an off-campus apartment. You have a few drinks with friends and then, as the party winds down, you head back to the dorms on your bike. Can you still get a DUI if the police pull you over for riding...
Can you get kicked out of a Georgia college for assault charges?
When you enter a college, you commit to furthering your education. At the same time, you may assume that what you do when not in class is your business and no one else’s. Unfortunately, many colleges in Georgia take an interest in all your activities, even those...
Can college security officers arrest you?
Many colleges employ security guards to help govern the actions of students who live on campus. But how much power do they have? Say you’re accused by your RA of drinking in your dorm. The RA calls the security officer. You just stay in your dorm, insisting that...
How to confront your child about their drug problem
As a parent, you will want to protect your child from harm no matter what. When they were younger, you'll likely have had high hopes for your child, and dreamed of the day that they'd make you proud by being accepted at a good college. While you may now be proud of...