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Most people think that estate planning is just for seniors -- but that's very far from the truth. Estate planning is something that everybody should consider as soon as they turn 18 years of age. While many people put off estate planning until later in life, they...
A report published last month cited Dekalb County as one of 50 counties in the United States with the highest hit-and-run fatalities. While Cumming isn't in Dekalb County, it's a short distance away. You might likely drive through the county on occasion. Drivers are...
If you’re a parent who has a teenager who has been accused of shoplifting, you have a lot on your plate. You’re trying to figure out what legal steps to take, what options you have and how to proceed in a way that protects your child’s future. You don’t want one...
Shoplifting is not a good habit to get into. Even though it may not seem serious to take a candy bar or to shoplift a piece of clothing, the reality is that if everyone did that, the shop owners could lose money and end up going out of business. This is why...
A person who is charged with possession of any drug needs to ensure they understand what penalties they’re facing. One factor that determines this is the "schedule," or legal classification, of the drug. Georgia law divides controlled substances into five categories,...
If you’ve ever ordered a package and had someone else take it straight from your doorstep, you may have been a victim of a “porch pirate.” Porch pirates are people who look for packages that have been delivered to people who may not be home or present to bring it in...
The fall college and university season will soon be getting underway. An influx of students will be taking to local college campuses, making decisions on their own. They're bound to face peer pressure to use or distribute drugs. While you may realize that a conviction...
One of the most common ways individuals interact with police officers is during a traffic stop. Knowing how to handle that situation is wise. Police officers have limited options as to what they can say or do when conducting a traffic stop. You may find it helpful to...
Georgia, like many other states, maintains internal records about someone's driving history. If you cause a crash or a police officer issues you a ticket, the state has a record of that incident. Those records can affect your life by limiting your eligibility for...
Given the vastness of the current criminal law system, any average person could violate any number of laws -- often without realizing it. The complexity of our legal system has led to charges for more than one unwitting soul over the years. Here are 10 laws that you...
