Anyone who is accused of a criminal offense has the option of going to court to fight those charges. However, a surprisingly large percentage of those facing criminal charges in the United States opt to plead guilty. They may fervently swear that they did not break...
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Month: December 2020
Do you need a QDRO during your divorce?
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) are legal documents used in family law to address the division of retirement benefits as spouses go through a legal separation or a divorce. These orders allow for a retirement plan – like a pension or a 401(k) – to be split...
Managing chronic back pain after a wreck
Whether it’s from a slipped disc, broken vertebra or torn muscles, you can easily end up with chronic back pain following a car accident that can significantly impact your quality of life and ability to function normally. Managing this type of pain requires a...
2 ways drug court proceedings may benefit defendants
Drug offenses are some of the most common charges that people get arrested for in Georgia. Police officers can arrest people for physically possessing prohibited drugs and also for being under their influence, which is a form of possession. Drug charges may lead to...
Why DUI breath tests aren’t reliable
It’s no secret that law enforcement officers rely heavily on chemical breath tests to reliably determine a driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) before charging someone with driving under the influence (DUI). However, false positives and inaccurate readings are...
3 possible consequences of a parent violating a custody order
Whether parents settle their custody disagreements via an uncontested family court filing or they must submit to a judge’s determination concerning what they believe is best for their child, both parents have an obligation to one another and their children while they...
Can you refuse roadside breathalyzer tests?
When the police have reasonable suspicion of drunk driving, they will stop you and perform a chemical test to determine your breath or blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels to act accordingly. Georgia's Implied Consent Law requires drivers to submit to...
The little-known danger of cauda equina syndrome and car wrecks
When people think of car accidents, they usually think of whiplash, broken bones and even traumatic brain injuries. Cauda equina syndrome isn’t usually on their radar – but it probably should be. Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a serious neurological condition that...
Don’t risk a “minor” DUI with kids in the car
If you enjoy having a drink with dinner or grabbing a beer when you’re socializing, you’re going to want to be proactive if you need to transport any minors after you’ve indulged in even a single drink. “But I can drive if I’ve had a drink, as long as my blood alcohol...
When can Georgia police officers conduct a search?
Unless someone turns themselves into the state in a bid for mercy, most criminal cases depend on the evidence that police officers gather. Therefore, the searches are frequently part of criminal investigations, and questioning searches can often be a very important...