Georgia Legal Issues Blog
How do distractions make driving dangerous?
Some people automatically assume that distracted drivers are on a cellphone. While it is true that this is the cause of many distracted driving crashes, there are many other causes. It’s imperative that anyone who is driving understands that they must devote their...
Be careful about getting divorce advice from your friends
Say you’re considering divorce. While out with a friend, you mention it to them. Your friend has already gotten divorced, so it’s a natural thing to bring up, and they know your spouse. What happens next? Odds are high that your friend starts to give you advice. They...
Car Safety Features Not All That Safe, Study Says
Automobile technology is improving at a rapid pace. And car manufacturers focus heavily on advertising the newest safety features available. Until or unless fully automated vehicles become a reality, many of these safety features are focused on correcting for human...
New PSA hopes to explain the consequences of illegal gun possession
Illegal gun possession has been an issue that has come up more than once in Georgia, and it is a significant enough problem that the Peyton Anderson Foundation has decided to work with the Federal Defenders for the Middle District of Georgia and the U.S. Attorney’s...
Can I be charged with a DUI for taking prescription drugs?
When you think of a DUI, the first thing that comes to mind is someone who is driving drunk. However, you could face DUI charges for driving while taking a prescription medication. This is true even if you have a legal prescription and are taking the medication as...
Trouble with your vendor? Talk it out
You have a business that relies on vendors to be on time and to get you the right products. Unfortunately, you’ve found that one of your vendors is falling behind regularly and leaving you rushing to make ends meet. You’ve had to get supplies from local stores and...
Crash trauma can include devastating brain injuries
When you’re involved in a car crash, one of the injuries that you might suffer from is a brain injury. When there is a blow to your head, the brain may crash against the skull. If the brain continues with that momentum, it may also hit the opposite side, leading to a...
Asking for a divorce? Follow these tips
You’ve thought about it long and hard, weighing the pros and cons to ensure that you make the right decision. In the end, you come to the conclusion that you want to ask your spouse for a divorce. Now, it’s time to share your feelings with your spouse. This is the...
‘Operation Taking Care of Business’ leads to multiple arrests in Georgia
Nearly 50 people have been caught in a net that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation called “Operation Taking Care of Business.” The 11-month drug trafficking investigation has resulted in extensive charges that involve both weapons, drugs and violations of the...
The three-second rule can reduce the risk of a Georgia car wreck
When you learned to drive, your instructor taught you to keep a safe stopping distance from the vehicle in front. Can you remember what that distance is, though? People have since come up with a better way to explain things. They use time rather than distance. It is...
