States have sentencing guidelines for judges to use as they determine the appropriate sentence for those who have pleaded guilty to or been convicted of a crime. There are also maximum sentences under state law that judges can’t exceed. Often, prosecutors argue that...
Month: December 2020
Month: December 2020
Divorce is often challenging for adopted children
Learning that their parents are divorcing is difficult for any child. For children who were adopted when they were old enough to remember having to move around while they were in foster care, the divorce might bring up some very strong emotions. It’s up to the...
Delivery drivers and fatigue: What everyone should know
Delivery drivers operate a host of different vehicle styles. Some do their job duties in their personal vehicles. Others may drive box trucks or semitrucks. Regardless of what type of vehicle they drive, they're all prone to fatigue -- especially during the busy...
What if your spouse gave assets to a lover?
It is often said, and correctly so, that divorce court is not set up to punish someone for having an affair. If your marriage is ending because your spouse has another lover, it's understandable that you want to divorce, but the court doesn't really care why you're...
Are you a candidate for house arrest?
You may think that being sentenced to “house arrest” is only an option for wealthy, powerful people who are convicted of a crime. In fact, it can be an option for many Georgia defendants who have been convicted of non-violent offenses, are not considered dangerous or...
You can try to avoid a wrong-way accident: Here’s how
In many cases, wrong-way accidents are nearly impossible for the right-way driver to avoid. Say that you’re heading down the interstate at night when an intoxicated driver suddenly comes around the corner on the wrong side of the road. You have very little time to...
How common is underage drinking in college?
You know well that underage drinking is illegal, and your 18-year-old child knows this as well. However, they’re heading off to college, and you can’t help but think of your own time in college. There was certainly a lot of underage drinking and partying that...
‘Tis the season to think about holiday custody
Going through a divorce is a major life change for adults, but it’s also a time of uncertainty for their children. Kids will soon realize that they will have two very distinct ways of life – one with each parent. As parents, you will probably realize that you won’t...
Yes, you can make a claim for a parking lot accident
It can be difficult to determine who is to blame when you’re involved in a parking lot accident. As a pedestrian, you have the right to walk safely on sidewalks and around your vehicle, but drivers also have a right to be in the lanes and to be pulling into spots. To...
Hiding assets during a divorce could land you in jail
In almost every divorce battle, property division is a contentious issue. It may seem to be the easier way out to hide your assets from your spouse and end up with a better bargain, but it may land you in some legal trouble. Everyone keeps their secrets, especially on...