If you were found to be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs by law enforcement officers, you will have faced a driver's license suspension. A driver's license suspension is conducted by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), or you may be done...
What can I do when my depression was misdiagnosed?
When you go to the emergency room or your doctor with a medical complaint, you should expect that your symptoms are taken seriously and given enough attention. You know what is right and what is normal for your body, so it is important that you are listened to. When...
The difference between complications and medical malpractice
When you are a patient in a surgery that did not go entirely to plan, it is likely that you will have had a long recovery process and wondered whether the traumatic experience that you endured was acceptable under the law. Although things can go wrong in a surgical...
Searching cars in school parking lots to find student crimes
The arrest of a Cobb County, GA, high school student is an example of the injustice that can occur to an innocent person. It is always wise to follow the law, but sometimes people break the law without realizing it. For the love of fishing The jaw-dropping incident...
Heroin possession in Georgia
Being found in the possession of heroin is a very serious charge in the state of Georgia. Heroin brings extremely high charges with it because it is a very dangerous drug; one of the most dangerous, and the most addictive. Scores of people die each year due to...
Alleged drunk driver facing felony homicide charges
A man in Georgia is now facing serious felony homicide charges for his involvement in a car accident that took the life of his own stepson. Police say that the man was drunk at the time of the wreck. Police reports reveal that the man is 31 years old, while his...
Was my Lyme disease misdiagnosed for too long?
If you have recently been diagnosed with Lyme disease after spending a long time seeking a diagnosis of your debilitating symptoms, it likely comes as a relief that you finally have a name for the cause of your suffering. However, you probably also feel frustrated...
What are the penalties for meth possession in Georgia?
It is well known that the laws for drug possession, as well as drug manufacture, in Georgia are relatively strict. Even the simple possession of a small amount of marijuana in Georgia can lead you into serious trouble with the authorities. Therefore, it is easy to...
Would you risk DUI if you knew how alcohol affects you?
In the state of Georgia, you can face charges of driving under the influence if your blood alcohol concentration is at 0.08 percent or higher. If you drive a commercial vehicle, the legal limit is only 0.04 percent. How much is too much? You may not know how little it...
Facing an underage DUI in Georgia
As a person under the age of 21, it is illegal to consume alcohol in Georgia in the majority of circumstances. Therefore, if you are found to be consuming alcohol and you are under the age of 21, you could face certain legal consequences. It is one thing to be...