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...
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...
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...
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...
Many students attend classes at schools that have police officers on campus (often referred to as school law enforcement officers). As this is the new norm in today’s schools, it’s a good idea to determine...
A common question that has come up recently is whether an offense is serious or not, when a person receives a ticket from the officer for the offense. Historically, officers would routinely arrest individuals charged...