Gainesville Criminal Defense Blog
Auto accident fatalities rising substantially in Georgia in 2020
Due to the current health situation, there has been a radical reduction in traffic volume in Georgia and across the United States. On the surface, many might think that this would also lead to fewer auto accidents with personal injury and death. However, statistics...
When is sole custody an option in Georgia?
When many couples with children decide to divorce, they do their best to make a joint custody arrangement work, no matter their feelings toward each other. Yet, this may not be an option in your case if you have concerns about your spouse’s parental fitness. If their...
How important is a prenuptial agreement?
It wasn’t that long ago that a prenuptial agreement was viewed as a fait accompli, an omen perhaps of impending divorce sometime down the line. In recent years, however, it is becoming more common for a spouse to request a prenup simply to keep a business out of the...
How long do I have to file a wrongful death claim in Georgia?
Losing a loved one is never easy, but if your loved one’s death was due to an otherwise preventable accident, your grief may be compounded with anger and a sense that the person who caused the accident should be held accountable. One way to do this is by filing a...
Three facts about Georgia divorces
Until you go through a divorce, you may not know exactly what it involves. Divorce is a legal process, and those who pursue it can benefit from working with legal professionals. Divorce and family law attorneys can provide their clients with advice and guidance; this...
What happens after an arrest?
Each day hundreds of people are arrested throughout Georgia. For many of these individuals, it is the first time they have ever been arrested and they do not know what to expect from their encounter with the criminal justice system. So, what happens after an arrest?...
Understanding slip and fall accidents and injuries
Accidents happen. It is part of life. At some point a Florida resident will face an injury that they did not cause to happen to themselves. When such an injury occurs, they may feel helpless to move their life forward. Many accidents involve slips, trips, and falls....
Common ways a spouse might try to hide assets
Relationships are often built on trust. A revealing survey demonstrates this does not always apply to finances. The National Endowment for Financial Education found that, among American adults who combine finances with a partner, about four in every 10 admit to...
Georgia law recognizes two separate drunk driving offenses
This past Labor Day weekend you may have had a few drinks at a party and then decided to drive home when you suddenly see red-and-blue lights flashing in your rear-view mirror. The police pull you over, ask you to perform a field sobriety test and then a Breathalyzer...
How can you cope with the wrongful death of a loved one?
One of the hardest challenges that you may ever have to face is the loss of a loved one. If a family member died because of someone else's negligence or recklessness, it may not be until the conclusion of your wrongful death case that you receive closure. In the...
