The Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law took effect in 2014. It followed a period of 14 years in which drug overdose deaths tripled in our state. The purpose of the law, which is similar to those in most other states, is to encourage people to get emergency help either...
This time of year, when colleges are notifying applicants of their acceptance, seems like a good time to talk about college students’ legal rights. Even kids who have never gotten into trouble before can find themselves facing legal consequences when they’re living...
You’ve been hurt in a wreck with a distracted driver. From the very start, the whole situation seemed so obvious – and your injuries seemed so clear – that you never dreamed that they or their insurance company would deny liability. With any hopes of an easy...
Drug possession charges are very serious and carry hefty punishments. You could end up spending considerable time in jail and paying heavy fines depending on the amount and type of drugs. Even for a misdemeanor, any criminal conviction can negatively affect your life...
When you got divorced in Georgia, you were ordered to pay child support. This was to help the other parent cover the costs of raising the child. You did share custody, but they didn't live with you as often and you earned more money, so it made sense for you to pay...
It is never simple to divide parental responsibilities across two households, but it is particularly difficult to manage when the child is very young. Newborns and infants require constant support as well as specialized equipment like cribs and diapers. Some parents...
Many people like to go jogging on trails or running on treadmills at the gym, attempting to avoid the road. However, there are those who don't have access to trails and don't like to run inside, so they spend most of their time running on sidewalks or even in the road...
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...
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 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...