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It’s unlawful to have an open container of any alcoholic beverage inside a motor vehicle in most U.S. states. Generally referred to as open container laws, some states might also have their own specific provisions. Some jurisdictions might allow passengers to hold an...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charge doesn’t just apply to drunk drivers. Officers can also charge drivers who are under the effect of an intoxicating drug or substance. The types of substances prohibited by law vary, including illicit drugs such as mescaline and...
You’ve always had the right to decline to participate in standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs), like the walk-and-turn or the one-legged stand tests – but should you? Until fairly recently, refusal to participate in SFSTs in Georgia was something that could be...
As shocking as it may be, many parents find themselves guilty of “kidnapping” their own children. Child custody battles can become tense and heated. Instead of dealing with the situation, some choose to hide or flee with their child to punish or manipulate the other...
Military personnel are subject to higher moral standards than the average Joe. Uniformed personnel are expected to demonstrate good conduct to avoid disgracing themselves or tarnishing the military's reputation. In the armed forces, adultery is not just an indecent...
Every family reacts differently when the parents decide to divorce. However, most cases involve stress, straining relationships within the household. Sometimes, unique factors contribute to these dynamics. Still, stress is a significant consideration because it could...
Many people remain dismissive of driving under the influence (DUI) charges. Especially when someone has never been convicted of a criminal offense before and is accused of a technical infraction that did not result in anyone getting hurt, they may consider pleading...
When determining child custody, the court could seek arrangements that fit the family's unique circumstances. Sometimes, the judge could allow the child's grandparents to adopt them based on the situation. However, grandparents might encounter challenges caring for a...
An active member of the military could receive orders to deploy anytime. Because deployments can last months or years, divorcing service members may face child custody concerns. The good news is that military parents in Georgia cannot lose custody of their children...
Child custody is an essential part of divorce proceedings. It is also a common topic that leads to disputes, especially when the divorcing couple has conflicting opinions about their child's welfare. Fortunately, the court could help decide according to the child's...
From offices in Augusta-Richmond County we serve clients in neighboring communities including Grovetown, Thomson, Waynesboro, Harlem, Lincolnton, and Wrens. Beyond Augusta we handle cases in Columbia County, Burke County, McDuffie County, Lincoln County and Wilkes County. We also proud to represent military families and veterans from Fort Gordon, Hunter Army Airfield, Fort Stewart, Fort Benning, Fort McPherson and Fort Gillem.