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Legalese — Going to Court
I am always surprised how unprepared people seem when they come to court, especially when they don’t have a good lawyer to advise them. Then again, having had a quarter century’s worth of experience in […]
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Legalese — What is Money?
What is money? Seems like a simple question, right? Money is your bank balance. Money is the paper bills in your wallet. Money is the coins you find between your sofa cushions and under your […]
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Legalese — DDS2go
When one thinks of the Department of Drivers’ Services, as a general rule, one does not immediately then think the word “efficient” or “user friendly.” And yet, sometimes, that’s exactly what Georgia’s DDS is. Enter […]
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Legalese — Roadblocks
Every once in a while, you can be driving along, minding your own business and following every traffic law, and still be legally stopped by the police. This type of stop can be called a […]
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Legalese — Is Your Driver’s License Suspended?
If you’ve ever been in a motor vehicle accident, you know that there is a lot to the aftermath. Hopefully, you’ve been able to walk away without any lasting injuries. There may be just a […]
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Legalese: Right-of-way
Most people know the basic rules of traffic, and what the basic signs mean. However, I have been asked from time to time about the concept of “right of way.” This concept not only regulates […]
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Legalese — International Delegation of Judges
Note: the opinions and observations contained below are my own only, and do not necessarily reflect those of the individuals or agencies named below. I take full and sole responsibility for everything I’ve said. On […]
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Legalese — New Cell Phone Law
Most of us have had an experience on the road wherein we have seen someone driving erratically, weaving across lanes, or going crazy slow or fast, and then noticed that they were paying attention to […]
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Legalese — How a Bill Becomes Law
Those of us over 40 who fondly remember “Schoolhouse Rock” have some basic idea of how a bill becomes a law. “I’m just a bill, sitting here on Capital Hill….” Remember that guy? If you […]
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Legalese — Garnishment
Most of us have heard the phrase “garnish your wages” and have some vague idea about what that means. You probably know it has something to do with someone taking your paycheck from you, but […]
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Legalese — Digital Assets — From Facebook to Email to Bitcoins
The world seems to be changing faster and faster as technology makes its leaps and bounds. The law, which is not designed for quick action (remember: the mascot of the United States Supreme Court is […]
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Legalese — If a Tree Falls….
If a tree falls in the yard, whose problem is it? More to the point, whose homeowner’s insurance has to cover the damage? The answer, as in most things legal, is, “Depends.” Generally speaking, the […]
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Legalese — Recording in the Courtroom
When you think of Courtrooms, either in real life or on television, you always picture a court reporter in the room. The court reporter is the person whose job it is to accurately take down […]
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Legalese — Farm Vehicles on the Roads
When you think of the term “farm vehicle,” what do you think of? Tractors, maybe, or combines. But not your garden variety ATV or four-wheeler. Yet the Georgia Code has a different idea about what’s […]
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Legalese — Fire in a Theater
The recent false alarm in Hawaii, in which everyone was told that a ballistic missile was on its way and people should take shelter, made me think of the phrase “Shouting ‘fire’ in a crowded […]
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Legalese — Notaries
Often when we have to sign an important document, we have to have it signed in front of a Notary Public, or a “Notary.” What does this mean? Why do you have to do this? […]
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Legalese — For the Love of Latin
The law is full of little Latin phrases, some of which are handy shorthand in every day life. Following is a list of some of the most common and/or some of my favorites. Per Stirpes/Per […]
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Legalese — Basic Probate FAQ
Because of what I do for a living, I am often one of the first people to know when someone has died. The questions people ask me in the wake of the death of a […]
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Legalese — Abandoned Motor Vehicles
How many times have you been driving down the highway and you’ve seen a car on the side of the road, just sitting there? Sometimes it looks like it has been sitting there for quite […]
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Legalese — Can the Police Lie to You?
There seems to be a good bit of misinformation and speculation about whether or not the police can lie to you or deliberately mislead you during the course of an investigation. The answer, like most […]
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