Are all drug crimes in Georgia treated the same? Not necessarily. Drug possession is different than drug manufacturing or trafficking. In addition, the type of drug at issue can dictate the seriousness of the crime. Georgia drug schedules Georgia law classifies drugs...
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Common causes of slip and fall injuries
A slip and fall in a store, restaurant, lobby, or other business may cause more than a minor injury. Each year, there are 29 million falls which cause 28,000 fatalities and 800,000 hospital admissions. Landlords and property owners may face a premises liability...
Asbestos exposure is a leading cause of cancer. Know your rights.
Decades after research showed the link between asbestos exposure and mesothelioma, our country is still dealing with the consequences. Asbestos continues to lead to thousands of new cancer cases annually, and because of its ongoing presence in older buildings, we will...
What are the field sobriety tests used in Georgia?
Have you ever driven by a traffic stop on the side of the road or highway? Sometimes, you’ll see a police officer putting a suspect through tests of coordination that seem odd if you don’t know what you’re looking at. These are known as field sobriety tests (FSTs),...
Who is liable for shopping carts that become tripping hazards?
Retail establishments like stores and restaurants have a duty to maintain premises that are as safe as they reasonably can be for customers. These environments are always changing as people move through the space, and hazards are often created by other customers....
NHTSA Expands Child Car Seat Testing Efforts
It sounds cliché, but it is nonetheless true. If you are a parent, the most “precious cargo” you’ll ever carry around in your vehicle is your child or children. Most of us shudder to think about being involved in a car accident with our kids in the car, and we try to...
The Common Health Problem Responsible For Many Truck Accidents
It is a sad fact that truck accidents on U.S. roads are far too common. Accidents involving large trucks kill more than 4,000 people per year – almost always occupants of smaller vehicles. And while there are numerous preventable causes of truck crashes, one of the...
Possession of marijuana can carry serious penalties in Georgia
Since many states have decriminalized or legalized marijuana, you may think little of using it in Georgia. The state does allow medical users to possess small amounts of low THC oil. And some cities – like Atlanta and Savannah – have decriminalized low-level...
Caught driving drunk underage? Here are some things to know.
It may seem like no big deal to go to a house party, have a few beers and go home, especially when you are in college or in the workforce. But, if you are under 21, the consequences of drunk driving are even more serious, and the repercussions will not end with a...
What are your options for recourse after a drunk driver hits you?
The willful negligence of drunk drivers contributes to untold pain, both to the body and to the wallet. If a drunk driver collided with you, you may be facing exorbitant medical bills for treating your injuries. Depending on the accident, you might have lingering...