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Georgia Personal Watercraft and Jet Ski Restrictions for Children (New for 2013)

annebishop April 25, 2013 Article & Video Library, Georgia Boating Law

Â Â View More Boating Safety ArticlesÂ & Videos Under Georgia Code Section 52-7-8.2 and 52-7-8.3 the exception to the general rule of being sixteen and over remains generally remains the same.Â However, the exceptions for younger PWC operator changed.Â If a…
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Georgia Lifejacket Law for Children (New for 2013)

annebishop April 25, 2013 Article & Video Library, Georgia Boating Law

A child in life jacket on boat with ocean view.

View More Boating Safety ArticlesÂ & Videos Georgia Code Section 52-7-8 was amended to require a child under the age of 13 to wear a lifejacket/ personal flotation device.Â This was an increase from the previous requirement of the child…
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Georgia Boat Education Law (New for 2013)

annebishop April 25, 2013 Article & Video Library, Georgia Boating Law

A pile of brochures and flyers are sitting on the floor.

Â View More Boating Safety ArticlesÂ & Videos Georgia Senate Bill 136 was signed into law on April 23, 2013.Â Part of the new Georgia Law, made mandatory a Boating Education Course effective July 1, 2014 for anyone born after January 1,…
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Speeding Tickets are Crimes in Georgia

annebishop April 12, 2013 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense, Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law

A person in an old car driving down the road.

View More Criminal Defense Articles Supreme Court Ruling:Â A recent United States Supreme Court ruling concluded that there is no constitutional protection for law enforcement officers arresting you for traffic offenses.Â However, most law enforcement agencies do not arrest…
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Marijuana Drug Charge in Georgia for Trace Amounts

annebishop April 3, 2013 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense

A judge 's gavel next to a marijuana leaf.

View More Criminal Defense Articles Amount:Â If law enforcement officers can find and test marijuana they locate, then you can potentially be charged with possession of marijuana.Â The possession of marijuana must be a knowing possession. Drug-Smoking Device:Â If…
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Signing a Georgia Speeding Ticket

annebishop March 25, 2013 Article & Video Library, Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law

A police officer is handing over the license to a man in his car.

View More Criminal Defense Articles Signature Bond:Â Many of our clients ask us about the legal implications of signing a traffic ticket.Â Signing a traffic ticket is a signature bond, assuring the law enforcement officer as well as the court…
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Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear in Georgia

annebishop March 15, 2013 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense, Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law

A dog in a striped shirt and hat sitting on the floor.

View More Criminal Defense Articles Â What it is:Â The Official Code of Georgia Section 17-7-90 defines a bench warrant as a warrant issued by a judge for the arrest of a person accused of a crime by a grand…
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Do I need a lawyer for a First DUI in Georgia?

annebishop March 14, 2013 Article & Video Library, Georgia DUI

A man in handcuffs is sitting on the floor.

View More DUI Articles There are many factors to consider when thinking about hiring a DUI attorney. Â The Â long term consequences of a drunk driving conviction are massive long-term increases in car insurance, potential loss of employment, and a…
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Length of a Traffic Stop in Georgia

annebishop March 8, 2013 Article & Video Library, Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law

A police car is stopped at an intersection.

View More Criminal Defense Articles Many people wonder why it seems to take a long time for an officer to write a ticket. Officer Safety:Â When a law enforcement officer conducts a traffic stop for a moving violation, a broken…
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Criminal Dismissal Not Final in Georgia

annebishop February 18, 2013 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense

A courtroom with two empty chairs and a desk.

View More Criminal Defense Articles Prosecutors are not in the business of dismissing cases.Â Generally speaking, if they have a problem with their case they’re likely to reduce the charge to a lesser charge and do some type of plea…
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