Blunt force trauma during a car accident can cause serious injuries. Often, these injuries are immediately apparent - the victim may bleed profusely from the injury site. Nonetheless, this isn’t always the case, and bleeding doesn’t always happen externally. Internal...
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The legal difference between embezzlement and theft
If you are facing embezzlement accusations in Georgia, it is important to understand how the state's laws distinguish it from theft. While both crimes involve taking property that does not belong to the accused, the circumstances and legal definitions of these...
What causes catastrophic injuries?
There are many car accidents that don’t result in any injuries, but just lead to property damage. These are sometimes called fender-benders, and cars may need to be repaired, but everyone walks away from the crash. Naturally, there are also many crashes with minor...
4 benefits of electronic monitoring for drug offenders
Drug offenses can lead to various penalties upon conviction, including jail time and other interventions. Electronic monitoring is one such intervention, which involves using technology to track an offender's location and compliance with court orders. When a convicted...
The aftermath of a fatal car accident
We don’t like to think about death, and when we do, we hope that we and our loved ones die peacefully in our sleep after a long, well-lived life. Therefore, it’s sometimes difficult to comprehend that your loved one has died in a car accident. And, unfortunately, we...
Life after a crash: how motorcycle accidents change lives
Motorcycle accidents can drastically change lives, often leaving victims with severe injuries, emotional trauma, and significant financial burdens. These accidents are common in Georgia and understanding the complexities of an accident can be crucial for those...
Why do drivers turn left across motorcyclists?
People often say riding a motorcycle is dangerous. What really makes riding a motorcycle dangerous is that you have no protection against the poor decisions drivers on four wheels make. One of the most dangerous things drivers do is turn left across an oncoming...
When can you be charged with constructive drug possession?
When you hear someone was arrested for drug possession, the first picture that probably comes to mind is that they had drugs on their person. However, it’s not necessarily the case. You can be charged with constructive drug possession, even if the drugs are not...
These 5 highways are the most dangerous in Georgia
Georgia’s roads carry millions of residents and visitors every day. This large volume of vehicles leads to traffic accidents everywhere. Still, there are stretches with higher risk than others. Knowing about these dangerous highways can be a potent reminder to be...
3 reasons you may fail field sobriety tests when sober
If the police have reasonable suspicion that you may be driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, they may stop you to perform tests. Standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs) are among the tests they may administer to determine whether or not you are impaired....