Tifton, Georgia, Legal Blog

If a police officer arrests you or a loved one, it is important that you understand your rights throughout the entire process. More importantly, it is important that you understand for how long the station may detain you without pressing official charges.  According...

Georgia college students like you have a long journey ahead of you. Your college career can change in many ways depending on the choices you make. If those choices are negative ones, then the consequences have the potential to last a long time, too. This is especially...

The justice system in Georgia is due for a major overhaul. Over the past few years, lawmakers have chipped away at some of its major flaws. One that may find itself in the limelight again soon is the way parole violations work.  Business Insider named Georgia as one...

Having a criminal record can make it difficult to find employment because many employers request details about past convictions. Some employers refuse to hire anyone who has a criminal past.  There are employers who will hire you, but it can take time to find them....

If you live and drive in Georgia, you know that the state's motor vehicle laws aim to keep motorists and pedestrians safe on area roads and highways. New vehicle technology advances also focus on improving safety either via preventing accidents or reducing the impact...

After a car accident, your first thoughts may not be about the legal issues surrounding it. You may first focus on any injuries you and your passengers incurred. Then, your mind may go to determining how the accident happened and who is at fault. In the meantime, the...

There are many dangerous roads in the United States, and unfortunately, Georgia has its share from among the worst. If you drive around the state on a regular basis, here are four highways on which you should be particularly careful. I-75 and I-95 These two...

As you and your ex-spouse prepare to go your separate ways, you may wonder if an uncontested divorce can help you do so with minimal hassle.  Learning more about the benefits of a fair uncontested divorce can help you make the best decision for both of you. ...

When law enforcement pulls you over in Georgia on suspicion of DUI, what happens next? They may ask you to take a field sobriety test. What is a field sobriety test? How are the test results used after the officer gets them?  Dealing with a field sobriety test may...

Whether the choice to divorce was a mutual decision between you and your partner or not, pursuing an uncontested divorce has many benefits. Unlike contested divorce, an uncontested divorce is when you and your spouse have emotional tact to negotiate fair solutions...