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DUI Checkpoints in Georgia: Your Rights and Responsibilities

DUI checkpoints are common in Georgia, aimed at deterring drunk driving and ensuring road safety. However, being stopped at a checkpoint can be intimidating and confusing for drivers. Understanding ...
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Simple Possession vs Possession with Intent in Georgia

If you're facing drug charges in Georgia, it's important to understand the difference between simple possession and possession with intent. While both charges involve illegal drugs, the ...
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How to Download your Google Maps Data for Court

Google Maps is a widely used mapping service that helps us navigate, explore new places, and find local businesses. If you let Google track you, this feature is a great way to go back in time and see ...
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HERE IS SOME QUICK ADVICE IF THE POLICE CALL YOU OVER THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND

If the police call you on the phone and ask whether you were involved in a crime, it is important to remain calm and take the following steps: Determine the purpose of the call: It is important to ...
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What's the Difference Between Delta-9 THC, Delta-8 THC, and CBD?

What Are Cannabinoids? Cannabinoids are naturally occurring compounds found in the Cannabis sativa plant that interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) . You’ve probably heard ...
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Georgia's New Gun Laws - Law Abiding Citizens, Can Now Carry Weapons Without Permits

Recently, Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 319 (SB 319), the bill which allows people to carry weapons without permits. The Georgia State Senate passed a final version of the gun law 34-23 on ...
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How Does Probation Work in Georgia Criminal Cases?

Probation is a type of sanction imposed instead of a prison sentence, and it requires you to abide by specific rules and restrictions as part of your sentence. You must meet with a "probation ...
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Title IX Changes Are Coming!

If You Are in College, You Need to Read This and Follow Me for Updates! What is Title IX? Title IX is a federal law that protects students from being discriminated against based on sex. Schools and ...
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Convicted of Murder But Truly Innocent

Another Wrongful Conviction Because Prosecutors Withheld Evidence Finally free, Devonia Inman can look forward to starting over with his life today. He was exonerated after years spent wrongfully ...
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New Law for Street Racing in Georgia

WHAT IS RECKLESS STUNT DRIVING? This new law is called "Reckless Stunt Driving." It will crack down pretty harshly on street racers in Georgia. Here's what you need to know about ...
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Criminal Background and Records

Almost every day, I get questions like: "Will the DUI be on my record?" "The charges were thrown out, but will the case still show up on my criminal history?" "I used first ...
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How Can You Run a Marijuana Business?

Well, sorry, As of July 2021, I cannot answer that. The Supreme Court of Georgia recently denied a motion by the State Bar to amend Rule 1.2 that would have allowed lawyers in Georgia to provide legal ...
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Long Probation Sentences May See Some Relief in Georgia

One of every 18 Georgians is on probation. This equates to more than 200,000 people on probation in the state. Despite efforts for reform in 2017, Georgia still has more citizens on probation per ...
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FIRST APPEARANCE HEARINGS

FIRST APPEARANCE HEARINGS IN GEORGIA Imagine this: You, your family, or your friend get arrested. What happens now? Well, in Georgia, once someone is arrested on criminal charges, they will appear ...
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How to Prepare For Virtual Hearings

Since the onset of the worldwide pandemic, most institutions have had to resort to remote work. Courtroom hearings have not been spared either. Now, the legal fraternity and the public has to get used ...
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Extradition - What Is It and What Does It Mean for You?

In life, bad things happen to good people. Let's say that you were picked up in Georgia for a DUI or some other minor offense. You show up in court, expecting to get a fine and other penalties, ...
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How to Get Your Mugshot Removed from the Internet

Legal issues are always troublesome. It is made worse by websites that attempt to profit from your misfortune. They grab your mugshot and post it publicly, in the hopes that you will pay to have it ...
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Presidential Succession: Who Gets the Office after the V.P.?

In times of political and societal turmoil, the government is prepared to keep functioning should the worst happen. One issue that has caused some debate, though thankfully largely in theory rather ...
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Title IX and Campus Sexual Assault cases - New Updates to Know About

College campuses all over the country are required to change the way they investigate sexual assaults on college campuses. However, the standard of proof to find a student "responsible" (aka ...
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Home Booze Delivery: Easing Alcohol Purchase Restrictions in Georgia

Georgians now have the legal right to have their favorite alcoholic beverages delivered to their doorsteps albeit with a couple of restrictions. Georgia Governor Kemp signed HB 879 into law to enable ...
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Giving Businesses in Georgia Legal Immunity

Health care, businesses and more are winning with Georgia's Covid-19 Business Safety Act as the law is based on increasing flexibility for essential care and assistance during the pandemic. The ...
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New Rules for your Defensive Driving and DUI School classes

You can now take your Defensive Driving or DUI School class online, remotely, from your house. The providers are using Skype, Zoom, Web Ex, and other web services to deliver you the knowledge and ...
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A New Seat Belt Law Might Come into Effect in 2020

A New Seat Belt Law Might Come into Effect in 2020 It’s a battle that no one wants to face: one between trial lawyers, car crash victims, and car insurance companies. The question is whether a ...
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Gambling in Georgia: What It Will Bring

On December 11, 2019, members of the Georgia Legislature met to discuss a hot topic: Gambling. No, they weren’t shooting dice in the corner of the room (at least, I hope not!). They were ...
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Spoofing In Georgia Could Be Banned

This year, the Georgia Legislature may pass a bill to end what is known as “spoofing.” What is spoofing you say? Telemarketers use “spoofing” technology to contact consumers. ...
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