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Many states have decriminalized or legalized marijuana use to some degree. The only step Georgia has taken in that direction is to allow some people to use marijuana for medical purposes, but even then, the law is highly restrictive. Thus, if you are caught using...
On December 9, 2022, the Alabama Supreme Court re-appointed Al Agricola to its Standing Committee on the Alabama Rules of Appellate Procedure. The Standing Committee is charged with making recommendations to the Court for modifications to existing appellate rules or...
Police officers always try to keep the roads safe. During the holiday season, they're usually going to pay more attention than ever to drivers’ behaviors so they can spot signs of impaired driving -- simply because drinking is so common. If they spot anything...
Even those who think of themselves as law-abiding citizens may engage in seemingly innocent behavior that could lead to criminal prosecution. For example, you might agree to meet your friends at a local sports bar to cheer for your college team. You enjoy several...
Many otherwise law-abiding citizens pick up a criminal record after being charged with driving under the influence (DUI). In some cases, they have broken the law, but in others, they are wrongly convicted. Even if you have had a drink, it does not mean you are...
One of the most pressing matters for many people who are facing a criminal charge is finding out what type of sentence they may have to deal with if they’re convicted. For some, this becomes the focus of their criminal defense strategy because they want to minimize...
Traffic accidents involving passenger vehicles and commercial big-rig trucks are notorious for leaving survivors with catastrophic injuries. For example, victims may suffer spinal cord or brain damage, two injuries that can have life-long effects on physical and...
After an arrest on potentially serious criminal charges, all you want is to make it all go away. Unfortunately, this is much easier said than done unless you have irrefutable proof of your innocence. The overwhelming desire to wish your situation away can lead you to...
Going through a divorce is traumatic for children who are involved. They will count on both parents to provide them with love and support as they adjust to the new way of life. Sometimes, children don’t find that mutual love and support from both parents. Instead,...
Under Title IX, educational institutions enforce a student code of conduct to reduce sexual assault and harassment. Title IX protects people of any gender or sexual orientation from violence because of who they are. However, there are many times students believe their...