A motion to suppress is filed by the defense team in a criminal case to challenge the admissibility of evidence in court on one or more legal grounds. It could be because the police obtained the evidence unlawfully, such as through an illegal search or a forced...
If you get arrested, the police may confiscate your property. This could include your phone. Naturally, you may be nervous that the police are going to try to access the device as they investigate the alleged criminal activity. They may believe that pictures, videos,...
After someone has reached the age of 21, it is generally not against the law for them to purchase, transport or drink alcohol. However, there are restrictions on this right. For example, Georgia’s open container law makes it illegal for a motorist to possess an open...
If the police are trying to build a case against you, one thing they will hope to do is collect evidence that links you to the crime they believe you have committed. The evidence they are looking for (if indeed any exists) could be found anywhere from your home to the...
What does it take to end up facing charges of assault or battery? It’s probably easier than you realize to end up in handcuffs after a heated encounter or a brief altercation. Most people define “assault and battery” in their minds as something that causes actual...
If you’re preparing to send your child back to college in the upcoming weeks, you’re likely not thinking about what kind of serious trouble they could get into if they get involved in a hazing incident. Too often, however, fraternity, sports team and private club...
Facing criminal charges is one of the most difficult situations that some people will ever go through. One of the most challenging aspects of being the defendant in a criminal matter is the uncertainty of the outcome as the case moves through the court system. Some...
When someone drinks a spiked drink, they may not even know that they are consuming alcohol. This is especially true if they are relatively young and they’ve never had alcohol before – maybe they’re at a high school party with friends, for instance, and someone spiked...
Many people face severe criminal charges after being pulled over for a traffic stop -- which are often pretexts for officers who are searching for reasons to bring charges. Drivers can exercise their constitutional rights during traffic stops as a way to defend...
If the police have reasonable suspicion that a driver may be under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, they may stop them to perform a blood alcohol test. The results of the test will determine whether or not the police can arrest the driver and charge them with a DUI....
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