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It is important for parents to educate their children on how to handle certain situations before they ever arise. Often, students aren’t given the opportunity to contact their parents when the school is conducting an...

Don’t Text and Drive

In addition to knowing how to be courteous when using cell phones, we need to be aware of the laws that apply to their use. The most obvious (and frequently problematic) laws regarding cell phone...

Underage Possession of Alcohol

You probably know that the legal drinking age is 21. That means that individuals who are age 21 and over can legally purchase and drink alcohol. People under the age of 21 can be arrested...

Sometimes Pranks are Crimes

April Fool’s Day is recognized in many Western countries as a time to play “tricks.” While the custom has been observed for hundreds of years, no one can be quite sure of its origin. Yet...

Don’t Let the Past Define You

Too often, we face the future feeling as if we don’t have a lot of options. We somehow give our past actions and mistakes more weight and influence over who we are and who we...

Family Violence Act Offenses: What they are, who they impact, and what they can mean for you.

One area of the criminal justice system that can often be confusing is the offenses that are alleged under Georgia’s Family Violence Act. The intention behind this legislation is to help protect victims of domestic...

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