We would like to think that we live in an orderly world. However, it is unfortunate that many people in society choose to break the rules sometimes, creating a need for laws and punishments for those who break those laws. In Georgia, there are certain crimes that are more common than others and today we [...]
If you find yourself in the U.S. “without papers,” meaning that you do not have a legal right to be here but are anyway, because you crossed the border or overstayed your visa, etc., you may wonder whether you have rights and what this area is. Many people may assume that because a person is [...]
When we think of domestic violence, we typically picture a spouse hitting their significant other or some other altercation involving violence. However, domestic violence encompasses more than just a physical act. What is domestic violence? In Georgia, the law refers to domestic violence as “family violence.” The term includes not only married or romantic partners [...]
You might think about staying in the United States for longer than your tourist visa allows. Maybe you have seen others doing it, know someone who has done it or it is not a major issue in your country of origin. In the U.S., however, think twice before overstaying your visa. It is important to [...]
The Christmas season sees stores packed with shoppers looking for gifts to give to loved ones. This year is different. Countless news stories of mass shoplifting by brazen and highly organized “smash-and-grab” groups coordinated online are featured on a near-nightly basis. Staff watches the multiple crimes, helpless in attempting to stop the theft. The trend [...]
Marriage is to a U.S. citizen is one way that you can get a green card if you are a foreign national. As the spouse of a citizen, you can use your status to get a green card so that you can stay in the United States. Part of this process may include going through [...]
Georgia police officers responding to calls about disturbances or requests for assistance often have a very difficult job. They have to interact with people who may be uncooperative or possibly under the influence of alcohol to determine what has actually occurred. When someone fears for their safety because a conversation has turned ugly or when [...]
A green card is a commonly used term for a United States Permanent Resident Card. It is an official document issued by the U.S. government to foreign nationals (non-U.S. citizens) who are authorized to both work and reside in the United States. The card gets its name from its former color, which was green, although [...]
The short-term inconvenience of a drunk driving arrest often dominates someone’s thoughts while they deal with the police on the side of the road. They don’t want to spend the night in jail or call people they know to help them secure their vehicle. It may only be after they regain their freedom after their [...]
The last (common) thing anyone wants to see when they’re driving is flashing blue and red lights in their rearview mirror. Although many people admit to committing minor traffic infractions with some regularity, including exceeding the speed limit or failing to use turn signals, they don’t expect to end up cited for those minor violations. [...]
If you are not a United States citizen, a criminal conviction can lead to consequences that, for some, may even outweigh the severity of any criminal penalties that ensue. Convictions for some types of crimes can serve as grounds for removal and denial of applications. The Immigration and Nationality Act lists some specific crimes that can result [...]
Your future goals may include college, a new career, a professional license and many other hopes and dreams. An arrest for speeding in Georgia could affect the plans you have, and not for the better. The state of Georgia is serious about stopping motorists who exceed the speed limit, and in 2010, the “Super Speeder [...]
Most people do not realize how much a single car accident can change their life until they are in one. Although their initial concerns involve injuries and property damage, very few of them give much thought to the ramifications of leaving the scene of the accident. Certain circumstances can make fleeing the scene of a car [...]
Perhaps you are a foreign national who has the opportunity to take a job or receive specialized training in the United States. If you are already in the U.S., this likely means changing the reason you are here. When applying for the kind of visa you need, you must file a request to change your [...]
If you find yourself with a DUI charge after hanging with your friends around campus in the Macon and Savannah areas, you might be wondering what happens next and how you can avoid the consequences. You might also find yourself wondering how to tell your parents. Though you might believe you can handle the situation [...]
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