Recreational and Medical Marijuana’s Effect On Georgians Marijuana has been a part of the United States for nearly as long as there has been a United States. The last decade has seen a massive shift from the highly negative opinions that dominated legislatures at every level to acceptance, decriminalization, to statewide legalization. While it is…
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Suing the Bar or Restaurant that Served Alcohol to the Drunk Driver You may think that if a bar sells alcohol to a customer who then drives drunk, the bar is responsible if that person causes a car wreck. However, this is not automatically the law in Georgia. Instead, the law actually protects bars and…
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How To Resolve A Bench Warrant Typically, the word “warrant” evokes images of police appearing at your door. While arrest warrants can absolutely lead to that outcome, the most common form of warrant in Georgia is a bench warrant. The difference between the two is significant, despite the differences in how they are served. Removing…
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When are Parents Responsible for the Harmful Acts of their Children? With the rise of modern technology, we often hear unfortunate news stories about motorists being injured or killed by teenagers who are texting while driving. This is certainly one of the most common ways that children injure others, and it raises the following question: …
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When Can Punitive Damages Be Awarded in Georgia? Most people know that victims of car accidents in Atlanta are entitled to money for their medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. What you may not know, however, that in some circumstances they may also be entitled to “punitive damages,” which is extra money meant…
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Understanding Trespassing Charges In Georgia Trespassing is a fairly broad crime in Georgia. The severity of the crime can range from a misdemeanor to a major felony. While it seems cut and dry, there are a great many parts for trespassing to be considered criminal trespassing. There are numerous ways criminal trespassing; A person commits…
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