When you owe more to your creditors than you are able to pay off quickly and easily, the companies that own your credit card or medical debt will likely start calling you to try to collect. Collection activity can become so stressful and intimidating that you don't...
4 areas of consideration for bankruptcy
For some people, the first time they confront the amount of debt they have is when they check their credit report. If you have recently looked at yours and feel like you will continue to live a life in debt while struggling to make the minimum payments on all your...
Will a DUI ruin my military career?
For years, lawmakers have been making DUI restrictions tougher--to lessen the number of people who die in alcohol-related auto accidents. As a result, depending on the circumstances and your blood alcohol level content, a first-offense DUI in Georgia can result in a...
Marijuana laws and penalties in Georgia
The fully legal use and decriminalization of marijuana is a constant hot topic of debate in public, private and political circles. Among the continental United States, 10 states and the District of Columbia have decriminalized marijuana for medical and recreational...
How can I keep my car in bankruptcy?
You’ve reached the point where you need to restructure your finances. Whether costly medical bills or a recent divorce have driven you to this point, you fortunately have bankruptcy as a way to reset and start over. But what happens to your car when you file for...
When you get a Georgia traffic ticket a long way from home
It’s stressful seeing those flashing lights in your rearview mirror and realizing you’re the subject of a traffic stop. It’s usually a relief when you can finally you go on your way, even with a ticket and maybe even when you’re innocent. If...
Can an officer wait to pull over drivers outside of a bar?
It’s not against the law for those who are of age to go out for a drink at the bar. However, since an officer can issue a DUI to someone who is under the legal BAC level of 0.08%, you may feel wary about whether a cop is watching you when you leave to drive...
3 things you probably didn’t know about drug charges
Most people know that drug charges in Georgia aren’t treated lightly. And while many people don’t believe they’d ever get caught with drugs, these charges are easier to press than you might think. Here are three things you probably didn’t know...
What to do as the passenger in an Uber or Lyft accident
Getting from point A to point B has perhaps never been more convenient than with the advent of ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft. Passengers no longer worry about getting a ride home after bar close or a late flight since a ride can arrive at the tap of a...
Contesting Bryan County traffic tickets from out of state
It's easy to speed on long stretches of highway, especially if you're crossing multiple states in a single day. However, you also risk speeding tickets far from where you live, which can be especially difficult to challenge. How can you contest a ticket in Bryan...