The police can pull over vehicles when there’s reasonable suspicion that a driver is drunk. Maybe the police noticed someone using their vehicle after leaving a bar or the driver was swerving, running red lights and speeding. Whatever the case may be, the police may...
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What is meant by “beyond all reasonable doubt”?
The deciding factor in most legal cases is evidence. In civil claims, an outcome is decided based on the preponderance of evidence. Essentially, this means that the successful party will have to prove that their version of events is more likely to be true than false....
What are the legal consequences of growing marijuana in Georgia?
In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the perception and legalization of marijuana across various states in the United States. However, it's important to note that the laws regarding marijuana cultivation and usage can vary significantly from one...
Why do intoxicated drivers think they’re sober?
Many drivers who get pulled over for impaired driving believe that they’re fairly sober. Even if they admit to having a few drinks, they don’t think they’re intoxicated or impaired. They honestly believed that it was safe to drive when they got in the car. This may be...
The potential consequences of an underage DUI in Georgia
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense that poses significant risks to drivers, passengers, and innocent bystanders. When it comes to underage individuals, the consequences of a DUI can be even more severe. In Georgia, where strict laws are in place...
Understanding Georgia’s open container law
Drunk driving is against the law across all states. However, even if the driver is not drunk, having an open container of alcohol within their reach in a vehicle is illegal in Georgia. The state’s open container law further makes it illegal for passengers to have...
3 things you shouldn’t do at a DUI stop
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs may call for a traffic stop. The police study drivers’ behaviors to spot drunk ones. They need reasonable suspicion to stop a driver. After which, they will carry out the required procedures to confirm if...
A first-offense DUI could land you in jail
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...
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...
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