Sex crime charges can derail your entire life and dismantle your career, even after you serve a prison sentence or pay fines. The social stigma of sex crime charges is often so strong that simply being charged can present great difficulties to a defendant. A former...
Cumming Criminal Defense Law Blog
Expect a drunk driving crackdown on St. Patrick’s Day
Next weekend, March Madness will come to a fever pitch as the NCAA Tournament takes center stage. But we can't forget about how popular St. Patrick's Day can be. So while many will cheer on their favorite team, events and celebrations commemorating Irish...
School bus and car collide, six injured
Injury accidents can happen anywhere, especially when large vehicles are involved. Anyone who has spent time driving in the Northern Atlanta commuter communities knows that traffic can spike up quickly here and lead to trouble in a hurry if something goes wrong, or if...
Know the options for your DUI defense
When you are charged with drunk driving, your top priority is determining what defense options you have for your case. This isn't always something that is easy to determine, but we will work with you to explore the possibilities. We know that you aren't willing to...
What will you pay for an emergency room visit?
If you're hurt in a car accident, you could end up in the emergency room. Certainly, you're not thinking about the price. You're just thinking about getting treatment quickly. You'll worry about the cost later.However, it is good to know how much an emergency...
The dangers of eating and drinking while driving
As Americans get increasingly overscheduled, it's not unusual to drink our coffee on the way to work or stop at a drive-thru for lunch on the way back to the office after running errands. While there aren't specific laws against eating or drinking non-alcoholic...
Georgia legislation addressed sexual assault on college campuses
When most people hear about Title IX, they think of gender equality in school sports programs. However, this section of the federal civil rights law passed in 1972 also covers sexual harassment and assaults on college campuses. The head of the Rape Crisis Center in...
Georgia has strict teen driver laws
Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for young people between 15 and 20 years old. That's why Georgia has laws that limit how much responsibility young drivers can have until they've demonstrated that they can drive safely and obey the rules of the road....
Designated drivers can face multiple unsafe distractions
Volunteering to be the designated driver, whether you're going out with a group or just with your significant other, is admirable. You are helping to ensure that both you and your friends get home safely. Many Georgia restaurants and other establishments even offer...
What if child porn is discovered by a computer technician?
The recent case of a California doctor charged with having child pornography on his computer has brought to light a larger issue of relationships between Federal Bureau of Investigation agents and members of Best Buy's Geek Squad who repair and service customer...
