Common Legal Language in the Courtroom 101 If you ever have to serve on a jury or are in the difficult position of sitting before a judge, it may help to know some of the language commonly used in the courtroom. You are probably familiar with […]
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Hollywood and the Courtroom
Hollywood Loves the Courtroom Courtrooms are depicted as an exciting and mysterious places where justice is doled out with flair and awesome makeup. While it may not be exactly like the movies, we still love to see the roles of justice played well on the big screen. Here are a few all-time favorites: To Kill A […]
Spring Festival Time is Around the Corner
The last few cold fronts make it hard to believe that Atlanta’s famous Spring Festival Season is just around the corner. To get us through these final freezing weeks of winter, we thought we would share a few of them, so you can start planning how to de-thaw this March: St. Patrick’s Day Parade – […]
Sobriety Checkpoint Answers from a DUI Lawyer
Sobriety Checkpoint Answers from a DUI Lawyer It is common in the state of Georgia to come across a Sobriety Checkpoint. These are legal roadblocks that police set up to stop oncoming motorists and ensure that they catch drivers who have been drinking. There have been many videos circulating on social media where individuals refuse […]
Is Your New Year’s Resolution to Drink Less?
Is Your New Year’s Resolution to Drink Less? One of the most common New Year’s Resolutions is drinking less alcohol. If that is one of the things on your list, here are some suggestions from experts to make this resolution stick: Set a goal. Make a decision about how much and how often. Experts recommend […]
A Peek at October’s Strange Court Cases
Sometimes strange things happen in the courtroom. In honor of the month of October, here are some of our four favorite Strange Court Cases from this month: The Battle of the Grave – The month of Halloween brought the end of a court case involving the great American athlete Jim Thorpe. He did not have […]
You’ve Been Arrested for a DUI in Georgia… What Should You Do Now?
You’ve Been Arrested for a DUI in Georgia… What Should You Do Now? If you have ever been arrested for a DUI in Georgia , you know that the legal process can be overwhelming. Before you make any decisions about how to proceed, it is a good idea to consider the different variables surrounding the case. […]
Tips for Music Midtown 2014
Tips for Music Midtown 2014 Friday Sept. 19th & Saturday Sept. 20th, 2014 Atlanta’s premier music festival is just around the corner! This is Music Midtown’s 4th year back after a long hiatus. With thousands of people bottlenecking into Midtown, we at Schiavone Law decided put together a few tips to help you have the […]
Understanding the Different Types of Traffic School in Georgia
The stores are stocked with pencils and dorm supplies. Parents seem to have a little more bounce in their step. In the spirit of the time of year, we at Schiavone Law thought it would be a good time to tell you about the different types of Traffic School in Georgia. 1. ADAP – If […]
Crazy Laws in Georgia
We Didn’t Make This Up! Schiavone Law Group is proud to uphold the statutes and laws provided in our State system. From time to time, we come across a law that just makes us think… Huh?! But upon a closer look, we often find an explanation. This month on the blog, we decided to share […]