There was a terrible storm that pulled up one corner of your roof and caused a leak. Your homeowner's insurance will cover the cost to repair the affected area. However, your brother-in-law runs a roofing and drywall company. He suggests that the two of you exaggerate...
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When people start “making merry,” the police start looking for drunk drivers
The holiday season is rapidly approaching. For a lot of people, this is the season of indulgences. They spend more time relaxing, they eat more and they drink more. That last activity, in particular, can lead to problems -- like a drunk driving charge. The authorities...
Should you call your insurance agent after a car accident?
There’s no way of knowing what you’ll face in the aftermath of a car accident. Even if you were lucky enough to avoid serious injury, there are still a variety of steps you must take to get back on track. You’re likely to have some concern about when to file an...
You have no privacy from the law when it comes to your trash
The police suspect that you’re involved in drug crimes, but they don’t have enough to get a warrant. They can’t come into your house, and you’ve turned them away when they’ve asked permission to enter. Then, one day, your camera records officers searching through your...
Mechanical issue leads to serious crash on Interstate 75
When there is a mechanical problem with a vehicle, it could put the driver at risk. If they cannot stop or cannot turn the wheel, then they could lose control and collide with others. That may be what happened in this case in Macon, where the son of a former Macon...
Crossing the guard line in Georgia: How to get into big trouble, very fast
Maybe your boyfriend is sitting in jail because he can’t afford bail, but you think that the charges are utterly bogus. Worse, your boyfriend’s anxiety is (naturally) through the roof, and the jail doctor won’t let him have his Xanax. You decide to sneak a couple of...
An officer can pull you over without evidence
Do not assume that an officer needs evidence to make a traffic stop. They don’t. All they actually need is reasonable suspicion. This is a much lower standard and can be met when you have not actually done anything wrong. For instance, say you are driving with your...
Anyone can become drowsy while behind the wheel
You know the feeling. You’re driving along, feeling pretty good about yourself, but soon find that you’re unable to keep your eyes open. Should you find yourself in this situation, the right thing to do is pull to safety and regroup. Unfortunately, making this...
Encouraging news on traffic deaths in 2019
Historically speaking, traffic deaths have fallen. However, there was a trend over a few recent years in which road fatalities increased, in part because of the use of smartphones behind the wheel and the role of driver distraction. That said, there is encouraging...
What is a white collar crime?
Criminal charges that have to do with fraud, financial deceit and similar factors are white collar crimes. There are many different charges that fall under the umbrella of white collar crime so understanding some of the more common ones might be beneficial. Some of...
