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Motor vehicle collisions can be highly inconvenient. They leave a vehicle in need of repairs and occupants in need of medical care. Additionally, people who have places to be may need to wait on the side of the road for an hour or longer until a police officer arrives...
Criminal cases hinge on what evidence the court allows through the door. Among the more contested categories is hearsay, a type of statement that courts scrutinize closely before permitting it to influence a verdict. While hearsay is generally kept out of court...
A traffic stop can change quickly, especially when an officer moves from asking about speed or a lane change to asking questions about what is inside your car. In South Georgia, that shift can feel stressful because a routine stop may turn into a search, an arrest or...
This is normal for people to feel shaken up and unsure of what to do next after a car crash. The more evidence people preserve, the better their chances of effectively pursuing compensation after a collision. A mobile phone can help capture three of the most important...
Car accidents can leave people feeling overwhelmed in a matter of seconds. Between injuries, vehicle damage and conversations with insurance companies, it is easy to make decisions in the moment that may create additional problems later. Many people are unaware that...
Many people know that they have specific rights when they’re being interrogated by police officers, but they may not know exactly what those are or how to invoke them. It’s a good idea to learn a bit about these rights before you’re placed in a situation where you...
There have been so many mentions of distracted driving in everything from road safety campaigns to media reports of crashes that it is almost inconceivable that there are drivers out there who have not read or heard that it is dangerous. Yet, if you were to stand by...
Mandatory car insurance requirements can help protect motorists from risk, and society at large from the financial hardship motor vehicle collisions can cause. Even those who do not drive, such as pedestrians and cyclists, are potentially at risk when collisions...
Shoplifting in Georgia involves more than leaving a store without paying. What you do with merchandise inside the store, and what that conduct signals, shapes how others assess the situation. That shift often feels sudden during a routine visit. As attention builds,...
As a runner, there are times when you need to run near traffic. You may prefer to run on asphalt, for example, since it is softer and easier on your joints than concrete. You may simply live in an urban area where you have to run on sidewalks or streets on a regular...