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KIDS IN THE CAR DURING A DUI?
ENDANGERING A CHILD CHARGE EXPLAINED
According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), roughly 15% of children who die in car accidents lose their lives to a drunk driver. In the state of Georgia, if any child is found in a vehicle after an individual is charged with driving under the influence, the driver potentially faces a charge for endangering a child. It’s important to note child endangerment is a completely separate crime from driving under the influence, and endangerment charges do NOT merge into DUI charges. This means child endangerment charges will not be dismissed if a defendant pleads guilty to driving under the influence. Moreover, according to Georgia’s Department of Driver’s Services, a drunk driver faces a separate endangerment charge for each child under the age of 14 they were transporting. If a person is convicted of driving under the influence while endangering a child, they may face a $1,000 fine, substantial probation, required attendance at a driving under the influence risk reduction school, community service, alcohol and drug counseling, and up to one year served in jail. Certain offenses and repeated offenses could potentially result in prison time! If you or a loved one are charged with endangering a child while driving under the influence and are facing severe consequences, you aren’t alone. A DUI attorney here at Yeargan & Kert can help to limit the potential consequences and ensure the case is resolved in the best way possible. Many defenses exist for this type of charge, including challenging the reasons for the initial traffic stop, the accuracy of the breath or blood test, or the manner in which evidence was collected.
APPLE CRANBERRY CRISP
If you’re feeling old-fashioned, treat yourself to this warm and bubbly dish. Nothing says Thanksgiving quite like a classic apple recipe.
INGREDIENTS
• 3 cups peeled and chopped tart apples • 1 1/2 cups cranberries • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided • 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour • 1/3 cup butter, cold • Vanilla ice cream (optional)
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DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375 F . 2. In a large bowl, combine apples, cranberries, 1/4 cup brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. 3. Grease an 8-inch baking dish and pour the mixture into it. 4. In a small bowl, mix flour and the remaining brown sugar. Cut in cold butter until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle this over the fruit. 5. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If desired, serve with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!
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