Some people in Georgia might face implicit racial bias in court that leads to an unfair conviction. According to an assistant federal public defender who wrote a paper for the Seattle Journal for Social Justice, there are steps that attorneys and judges can take to...
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Drivers who go too slowly, and what to do around them
On multilane roads, Georgia motorists will most likely encounter the occasional slow driver on the left-hand lane. A slow driver can wind up impeding the flow of traffic, making other drivers impatient and raising the risk for an accident. Driving too slowly is a...
Teens and motor vehicle accidents
Most parents experience feelings of both apprehension and relief when their teenagers get their driver licenses. Parents may be relieved because they no longer have to drive their teen around; however, they may also be concerned because the newly minted drivers may...
As the speed limit goes up, so do accidents
From TV commercials to movies to print ads, the message is pretty clear — faster is better. But is it safer? When you are behind the wheel of a vehicle, faster can be dangerous. Speeding drivers cause thousands of deaths and injuries every year in Georgia. Even...
Vehicle violations a significant factor in truck crashes
Large trucks are a formidable presence on Georgia roads. Driving past one of these trucks on the interstate where vehicles travel at high rates of speed can be a terrifying experience. Accidents involving tractor-trailers are often deadly and, in many cases, entirely...
Don’t let child custody fears delay your divorce
Child custody is usually one of the top priorities for divorcing parents. Deciding how to split custody can be difficult and time consuming, especially during divorce, which is already an emotionally tumultuous time. You may be wondering if you will lose access to...
Getting a head start on custody schedules for Thanksgiving
When you began to think ahead to the life you and your children will share after your divorce, you may have had a thousand thoughts running through your mind. Where will they live? Should you sell your Georgia home? Which parent will share each major holiday with...
Changes in life can bring spark a need to modify a custody order
As a parent, you probably consider the well-being of your children to be imperative. If you and the other parent decided to move in separate directions, chances are you might have sought to reach a child custody agreement with their best interests in mind. Perhaps you...
The basics of child custody in Georgia
Divorce brings with it a variety of issues, from property division to alimony and more. However, for divorcing parents in Georgia, most other aspects tend to pale in comparison to their primary concern: child custody. Ending a marriage is stressful for everyone...
Distraction is not limited to texting
A long commute can get boring quickly. If you drive the same route every day, you probably find your mind drifting or your attention wandering. To keep yourself occupied, you may turn on the radio or munch on a snack as you drive. Like many other Georgia drivers, you...