When are Parents Responsible for the Harmful Acts of their Children? With the rise of modern technology, we often hear unfortunate news stories about motorists being injured or killed by teenagers who are texting while driving. This is certainly one of the most common ways that children injure others, and it raises the following question: …
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When Can Punitive Damages Be Awarded in Georgia? Most people know that victims of car accidents in Atlanta are entitled to money for their medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. What you may not know, however, that in some circumstances they may also be entitled to “punitive damages,” which is extra money meant…
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Understanding Trespassing Charges In Georgia Trespassing is a fairly broad crime in Georgia. The severity of the crime can range from a misdemeanor to a major felony. While it seems cut and dry, there are a great many parts for trespassing to be considered criminal trespassing. There are numerous ways criminal trespassing; A person commits…
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What Constitutes As Forgery In Georgia? The term “forgery” typically evokes scenes from a crime thriller, but the reality is that it’s a serious crime that can stem from a number of causes. Forgery charges arise from cases of producing or altering a document in order to deceive, whether it’s an individual, a business, or…
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What Is Considered “Obstruction of Justice” In Georgia? The word “obstruction” is being heard more and more due to the current political turmoil and investigations. While it might be spoken of in regards to major cases that reach huge world players, obstruction can happen at every level of law enforcement. Even a routine traffic stop…
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Defense and Counterclaims Lead to $1.2 Million Buy-Out in Zoning Case Andersen, Tate & Carr attorneys Tom Tate, Matt Reeves and Tyler Dillard recently represented AR Motorsports, an auto dealership, in a Gwinnett County zoning case that was filed by a local City. The City sued AR Motorsports and its owner in Gwinnett County Superior…
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