The state of Georgia is serious about keeping impaired drivers off the road and the penalties become increasingly harsh for repeat offenders. If you have a second or subsequent DUI within five years, you can expect the court to order an ignition interlock device as...
Take action if your ex is in violation of a child custody order
Dealing with your spouse during a toxic marriage can be unbearable, but the truth of the matter is that you’ll probably have to deal with him or her to some extent even after your divorce is finalized. This is especially true if you have children together. While you...
Do children’s wishes matter in a child custody dispute?
Parents in Georgia need to make many decisions for the children as they raise them. When children are younger, they do not generally have the mental capacity to always make decisions which are in their best interests. However, as they grow older and mature, they are...
Savannah accident leaves one dead, three injured
A tragic car accident left one person dead and sent three people to local hospitals to be treated for their injuries. This accident was unusual in that all four victims were inside a Savannah post office at the time of the collision. The driver of the vehicle involve...
Importance of an administrative hearing following a DUI charge
When a Savannah area resident has been pulled over for a DUI it can be a scary time. A defendant may feel uncertain about their future and how their life is going to change. Just because a person has been arrested for a DUI doesn’t mean that their life is over. A...
Bruce Springsteen faces drunk driving charges
For those of us who watch the game Sunday, we probably saw the interesting Jeep commercial that featured Bruce Springsteen. It was nice seeing The Boss in a different context than we normally do, but this week, news broke that he probably should not have been featured...
Do repeat Georgia DUIs mean mandatory jail time?
Watching those blue lights flip on in your rear-view mirror is almost always anxiety-inducing. If your traffic stop leads to a charge for driving under the influence, you may face serious consequences in the days, weeks and months that follow. The consequences become...
How are military pensions and benefits handled in divorce?
There are some differences between military divorces and civilian divorces that it is helpful for divorcing spouses in the military to be familiar with. If one or more of the spouses is in the military, the couple should be familiar with how military benefits and...
Police arrest suspect in deadly New Year’s Day shooting
A deadly New Year’s Day shooting at a Savannah bar left one dead, two injured, and police scrambling to find the culprit. The SPD has now apprehended the main suspect. Kendal Stevens was arrested on January 15th in a joint effort between the SPD’s Impact Team and the...
Establishing paternity in Georgia
Parents are responsible for providing financially for their children, which is one of the reasons it is important to establish paternity when it is unknown. In child support cases, where a child’s father has not yet been established, the Georgia Division of Child...
