Almost all drug crimes are treated severely under Georgia criminal law, especially those involving substances that are classified as the most harmful. In some cases, simple drug possession may even incur a longer prison sentence than certain violent crimes in the state. Possession of drugs and possession of drugs with intent to distribute are two …
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If you’re arrested, charged and convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Georgia and hold a medical license, you will not only have a criminal record but your professional license may also be affected. Pre-employment background checks will include information relating to your conviction, and your license to practice can even be suspended or …
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Drug testing is part of the process of becoming a nurse in Georgia. You may be asked to submit to a drug test when studying nursing or when seeking employment as a nurse (a pre-employment drug test). Random drug tests may also be conducted for nurses and other healthcare providers at any time after you’re …
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The first thing to bear in mind if you have been arrested is that it is not the same as being convicted. While you are considered innocent until proven guilty in the criminal case, the Board of Nursing inquiry begins with the arrest itself. This means that even if your criminal case is dismissed, you …
Under Georgia’s personal injury laws, the four elements of negligence are: Duty of care Breach of duty Causation, and Damages The breach of duty element is when an individual’s conduct fails to meet an applicable standard of care. If a defendant in a personal injury case has breached their duty of care, he or she …
After an auto accident, you may not be thinking clearly but the steps you take next could impact your legal standing and how your personal injury case evolves. All drivers and other road users need to be aware of what they should do if they are involved in an accident—whether or not they are injured …
Anyone charged with DUI in Georgia faces serious consequences and should do everything possible to defend the charge. For nurses, your career could be at stake. It is, therefore, crucial to ensure that a drink with your colleagues after a stressful day’s work at the hospital does not have life-altering results. How will a DUI …
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If you are a nurse arrested on suspicion of committing a crime in Georgia, your professional career is at stake. Whether you were arrested for a traffic offense, misdemeanor, felony, any crime involving “moral turpitude,” violation of the Controlled Substance Act, or a DUI, you will need to take a number of extra steps to …
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Nursing License Suspension Frequently Asked Questions For Georgian nurses Gaining a nursing license takes years of hard work and dedication. It can be devastating to have your expertise challenged and, worse, your professional license suspended. Yet every year in Georgia, this affects hundreds of nurses. Most nurses go about their profession in a competent and …
First Offender Act in Georgia: What is Conditional Discharge? What is a First Offender in Georgia? Georgia has three useful pieces of law that shield you from a conviction. Everyone has a right to use them, but only once, and it is important to use them in a strategic order. While I have listed them …
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