A recent report in the journal Psychiatry Research states that children of divorce are at an increased risk of depression as adults. While divorce undoubtedly represents a significant life change, researchers found that although this increased risk was statistically...
Getting pulled over can be stressful, especially if an officer asks to search your vehicle. In these moments, it is helpful to have a basic understanding your Fourth Amendment rights. The key to knowing whether police can legally search your car without a warrant lies...
Growing up often involves learning from mistakes. For some teenagers, one poor decision can lead to consequences they never expected. A night spent with friends or a celebration may end with flashing lights and an arrest. Parents may also struggle with a mix of worry...
Imagine trying to balance yourself on one foot while a police car flashes bright lights directly into your eyes. This difficult situation could happen when officers ask you to perform roadside sobriety tests. You may assume that the tests, known officially as...
College students use social media every day, whether it’s to post photos, share opinions or chat with friends. But while you don’t intend for anyone outside your circle to see your posts, police can use your social media activity as evidence if you’re facing a...
After a night out, you may decide to do the responsible thing and not to drive home because you know you have had too much to drink. You may park your car and plan to sleep until morning, thinking that it will prevent a charge for driving under the influence (DUI). In...
A shoplifting charge may seem minor at first, but the consequences can be more serious than many people expect. In Georgia, even a single accusation can create stress about court, school, work and your future. For some people, the possibility of jail is part of that...
Yes, a DNA test can lead to removing your name from a birth certificate, but the test alone does not change records. You must either rescind a recent voluntary paternity acknowledgment or get a court to disestablish paternity and direct Vital Records to amend the...
Did you know that a half-empty beer can in your cup holder can cost you your license? You don't always have to drink a drop to face Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges in Georgia. The state's open container laws are so strict that a single forgotten bottle can...
Drug laws are similar in most states. Those similarities come from state lawmakers building state statutes based on federal regulations. Many of the same substances are subject to strict controls in every state and also under federal regulations. The main differences...