Atlanta disorderly conduct arrest of Reese Witherspoon brings up a very good lesson to be learned. Many citizens don’t understand the protocol expected by police officials in a traffic stop. The April 19th arrest of Reese Witherspoon in Atlanta for disorderly conduct during a DUI stop brings up a lesson to be learned. Reports say Reese Witherspoon and her husband were pulled over in the early morning hours in Atlanta, GA after having dinner and a few too many glasses of wine. This … [Read more...]
Latest News On Boating Under the Influence of Alcohol
May 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Georgia's state legislature had a busy season, passing a large number of bills before the session closed March 28. Among those is the bill SB 136, which lowers the blood alcohol limit for people operating boats in Georgia – a move celebrated by many as a victory for safety, but which DUI attorney Thomas Rowsey warns will mean sharper enforcement to recreational boaters. Operating a boat under the influence of alcohol, like driving a car under the influence, was already a crime in the state … [Read more...]
Phone Interlock Device Raises Legal Issues
April 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
TEXTING while driving causes accidents, but a new device from local company Origo intends to fix that – by preventing cars from starting until the driver's smartphone is safely locked up. Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney Tom Rowsey says the device could help in preventing car accidents caused by distracted driving. The device, known as OrigoSafe, acts like an ignition interlock device – the equipment that prevents repeat drunk drivers from starting a car unless sober. Instead of a … [Read more...]
Dog Bites: Recovering From an Attack with Legal Help
March 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Every year in the United States, 1 million people are attacked by a dog and need to seek medical treatment. Of those 1 million people, 334,000 have to visit the emergency room. Also, a huge percentage of dog attack victims are children, and many of these attacks take place in a home. What should you do if you’ve suffered from a dog attack? Read on to learn your legal rights. Should I Report a Dog Attack? Believe it or not, for every dog attack that’s reported, three are not. This is a … [Read more...]
What should a Separation Agreement include?
March 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A separation agreement should address: alimony; child custody; child support; visitation; health, medical, and life insurance; division of some of the marital property; division of some of the joint or marital debts and a temporary or permanent restraining order (if necessary). A separation agreement should also include language that addresses the obligation of each spouse’s estate in the event of his/her death. For a long time courts were split as to whether death of a spouse with an … [Read more...]
How to Protect High School Students from the Internet
February 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Kids of all ages are online these days. It’s not very difficult to protect your little ones from using the Internet in the wrong way. Thanks to parental settings on your computers, smartphones and other devices, it’s pretty simple to set limits for your kids and monitor their usage. What about when it comes to your teenagers, though? High school students are online today more than ever and you want to protect them without treating them like children. Learn how to keep your teens safe online … [Read more...]
New Laws Make DUI Penalties Practical
February 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
DRUNK drivers have long faced tough punishments in Georgia, but a new state law has overhauled the way those punishments are meted out. Attorney Tom Rowsey, who focuses his practice on DUI law, says that the new rules don't let drunk driver off easy – but they do make the process much more practical. The new law makes it easier for repeat DUI offenders to earn a limited driver's license so they can get to work, court appointments and other necessities. Previously, Georgia drunk drivers … [Read more...]
Distracted driving doesn’t only mean a cell phone
February 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
More and more states in the USA are passing laws restricting the use of cell phones. Cell phones have become more deadly it seems and cause more accidents than any other device. In a recent trip to the Los Angeles County Municipal Court House several dozen drivers appeared before the judge to plead their case. Nearly 80 percent of them were cited for either using a cell phone or texting while driving. All of them were under the age of 30. Repeat this scenario across the country and you can … [Read more...]
A DUI Can Cost You Control of Your Car
February 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Everyone makes mistakes and sometimes the consequences can be severe. However, if you're facing multiple DUI charges in Atlanta you may not only be facing a fine, alcohol education and therapy classes but you may also be required to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle upon successful completion of your probation. You might be wondering what an ignition interlock device is. I'll explain what it is and why it's part of your requirements. An ignition interlock device is … [Read more...]
Atlanta News – Scientology Death Deserves Lawsuit, Lawyer Says
January 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Victims of drug addiction come to drug treatment programs hoping to get clean, break themselves of their habit and, if all goes well, start a new chapter in their life. But for 28-year old Patrick Desmond, the attempt to seek treatment resulted in his death – and his family says the treatment center is to blame. They are seeking help in a wrongful death suit against Narconon. Narconon of Georgia, a treatment program run by the Church of Scientology, deceived Desmond to lure him from … [Read more...]
