Imagine someone driving home after a long day at work, when suddenly, another vehicle runs a red light and crashes into their car. The impact is jarring, and their head strikes the steering wheel despite the airbag deploying. In the aftermath, they feel disoriented,...
One of the most common criminal charges in Georgia is also one of the most serious traffic violations possible. Unlike speeding or other minor traffic violations, driving under the influence (DUI) offenses aren't civil infractions that lead to tickets. They are a...
Car crashes often inspire a variety of complications. People may have to call in sick or late to work because of a crash on their way to their job. They may have to cancel important meetings or appointments. They have to arrange to repair damaged vehicles and secure...
Children who are going through their parents’ divorce have a lot of major life changes to work through. Almost everything they’ve known their entire life is changing in what might seem like a split second. It’s up to parents to provide children with an environment...
In a recent decision, the Georgia Supreme Court has reversed the murder conviction of a , client from Elbert County previously convicted of killing his cousin. Attorney Charlie Barrow represented the man on appeal and successfully argued...
You’ve probably heard of “Good Samaritan” laws that protect people from civil liability if they accidentally cause harm as they administer aid to someone suffering an overdose or other medical event. That’s also the term often used for those who call 911 or otherwise...
People hurt in car crashes often try to evaluate their injuries as soon as possible. They report their concerns to first responders and seek out medical care after leaving the scene of the wreck. Most people recognize that brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and...
There are a variety of ways that people may violate drug laws in Georgia. Quite a few people end up facing criminal charges due to simple possession. Police officers catch them with controlled substances and arrest them. Possessing or being under the influence of...
In theory, both men and women have equal rights under basic Georgia family law. However, in terms of parental rights, men are sometimes at a disadvantage. The biological relationship between a mother and child is usually incontrovertible. In the vast majority of...
The last thing someone headed home from a night out with friends or a social gathering wants is to see the flashing lights of a police cruiser in their rearview mirror. A Georgia police officer pulling someone over might suspect them of intoxication while driving....