Many drug possession charges in Georgia carry a steep punishment with them. Knowing more about the legal background of a charge against you can help you in understanding what consequences you may face. Controlled substance law The main statute used both nationwide and...
MDMA stands for methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Sometimes known as ecstasy, this is a stimulant drug that also has hallucinogenic properties. It is a Schedule I controlled substance because it has no accepted medical uses and a high potential for abuse. Authorities...
When getting a speeding ticket, many people choose to pay the fine without argument — even if they do not agree with the charge. However, while a one-time ticket fee may be manageable in the short term, a traffic violation on a driver’s record may have costly...
Drug charges in Georgia often lead to serious trouble, and depending on circumstances, you may have to pay fines, attend substance abuse treatment or potentially even spend time in jail or prison, among other possible repercussions. If you have valid fears about...
When motor vehicle crashes occur, victims suffer in different ways. Some sustain head trauma, while others break a bone. Some people are fortunate to walk away from an accident without any noticeable injuries, but it is important to realize that some car crash...
Distracted driving has been a growing topic of conversation over the past couple of decades as technology moves into more and more elements of most people's everyday lives. Few people leave home without their cell phones in hand, literally. The ability to be in...
In the U.S., 6 million car accidents occur every year. While not all of those accidents end in serious physical injuries, the emotional trauma can certainly have long term effects for anyone involved. For the 3 million people who do sustain injuries every year due to...
Many people hear the term distracted driving and not take it seriously or understand exactly what it means. This is unfortunate, because distracted driving is a major cause of accidents, and some of them are fatal. It is time that all drivers take this seriously and...
If you are the owner of a semi truck, you understand how difficult it can be to maintain safety on the road. No semi truck owner or operator wants to get into an accident with any other vehicle, but given the flow of traffic and the often impatient nature of drivers,...
The responsibility for setting and enforcing speed limits rests with state and local authorities, who work with engineers to determine an appropriate limit for each road. Engineers use the 85th percentile speed as a guideline. Working under the assumption that the...