Georgia has stringent laws against drunk driving. Even first-time offenders risk jail time if convicted, although it depends on the specifics of the alleged offense. Under the state’s DUI laws, you are considered a first offender if you have never been convicted or...
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When is evidence inadmissible in a person’s criminal case?
If you’ve been arrested and charged with a criminal offense, you may feel like all of your rights have been taken away. That’s not the case. You have a number of rights, but you can’t be expected to know all of them. That’s where having legal representation can make...
Georgia lawmakers weighing tougher laws around violent protests
Two pieces of legislation that would increase the criminal penalties for those convicted of engaging in violent protests have made it through the Georgia House of Representatives and will now be considered in the Senate. One of the bills would make the crime of...
Challenging the breathalyzer test as your DUI defense
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is an offense that can lead to significant penalties. The Georgia Implied Consent Law requires drivers to submit to chemical tests when the police stop them with probable cause. Refusing to be tested may lead to...
When can you refuse a sobriety test?
Imagine someone was drinking with friends and left the bar drunk. The police noticed the driver was drifting between lanes and ran a red light, giving them probable cause to pull them over. The officer then asked the driver several questions, asked to see their...
Does Georgia really require special license plates after a DUI?
You may have heard that a few states, including Georgia, require people who have been convicted of DUI to have special license plates on their vehicle. These have been called everything from “party plates” to “scarlet letter plates.” People have argued, with good...
Can you deny entry to a police officer?
A police officer aggressively knocks on your door. You open the door a crack and ask them why they’re at your house and what they would like. The officer tells you that they need to come inside, either to talk to you or to look around. The way that they say it makes...
Battery, simple assault and aggravated assault: What are they?
In Georgia, if you physically hurt someone, or put them in a position where they have a genuine fear that you will hurt them, you can face one of the above charges. They all have the potential for misdemeanor or felony charges depending on the seriousness of the...
2 errors police can make when gathering evidence in DUI cases
For prosecutors, the consistency and reliability of the evidence are crucial in any criminal investigation. However, there is a chance that police will make mistakes when an investigation calls for the collection and storage of physical evidence. Some of these are the...
Georgia’s “medical amnesty” law may protect you from drug charges
If you witness someone who appears to be suffering a drug overdose, your first instinct is likely to call 911. For too many people, however, that instinct is outweighed by their fear of being arrested if they’re in possession of drugs. Some overdose victims, even if...
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