Is Alimony Automatic in Georgia?
March 26, 2025
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Absolutely not. In fact, if anything, the opposite is true. The percentage of ex-spouses receiving alimony has plummeted from 25 percent in the 1970s to
What Causes Car Crashes?
March 24, 2025
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Driver error, as detailed in the linked resource, is responsible for an alarming 94 percent of car accidents in Georgia. On a national scale, these
How Often Do DUI-Related Crashes Occur?
March 19, 2025
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Before the coronavirus pandemic, the number of DUI-related crashes had slowly but steadily declined for several decades. But COVID-19 lockdowns had some unintended consequences, such
Lawmakers Mull Terroristic Threat Sentence Enhancements
March 18, 2025
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Largely in response to a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in 2024, the Georgia State Senate approved a measure that would enhance the penalties
Do Prenups Hold Up in Georgia?
March 12, 2025
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Yes, but as is usually the case, the complete answer is complex. The Peachtree State has a web of laws which determine whether prenups hold
Criminal and Civil Consequences of Domestic Violence
March 11, 2025
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Domestic violence is one of several criminal cases that also has consequences in civil court. In many cases, civil defendants in domestic violence matters have
Coweta County woman Remains at Large
March 5, 2025
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A 25-year-old woman is on the run after allegedly violating her probation in Coweta County. According to authorities, Aleefah Sumpter allegedly stole debit card details
Jail Release Issues in Burglary Cases
March 4, 2025
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Burglary is unlawfully entering or remaining at an occupied or unoccupied “dwelling,” which could include a motor vehicle, with the intent to commit a felony
Bail Granted in GA School Shooting Case
February 26, 2025
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After an emotional hearing, a judge set a $500,000 bond for the father of a high school student who allegedly killed four people during a
A Complete Guide to DUI Probation
February 25, 2025
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Most people convicted of DUI in Cobb County, about 90 percent of them in fact receive probation. However, a much lower percentage of defendants successfully
