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...
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Underage drivers should be wary of spiked drinks
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...
4 constitutional rights to remember during traffic stops
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...
Can you refuse to submit to a breathalyzer test?
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....
What should you know about DUI checkpoints in Georgia?
In all states, driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense punishable by a range of ever-increasing penalties. Setting up sobriety checkpoints is one way Georgia law enforcement deters and enforces DUI laws. Since you could face a checkpoint at any time,...
How common is underage drinking?
Underage drinking in the United States means that people are drinking under 21 years old. The legal drinking age has been moved a few times over the decades, but it is currently at 21 and shows no signs of going down. This means that teenagers and other young people...
What does it mean to make bail in Georgia?
Making bail provides an opportunity for eligible individuals accused of a crime to remain free from jail while awaiting trial. In Georgia, as in other states, the bail process allows accused persons to secure their release by pledging payment as a guarantee that they...
Why stay off social media until your criminal charges are resolved?
If you use social media with any kind of regularity, you may do so to network, connect with loved ones, catch up on news and/or seek out connection of virtually any other kind. As such, logging off of your social media accounts for a few days, weeks or months may...
Running from the police is not a valid option
Knowing how to react when confronted by law enforcement is not easy, especially if it’s never happened to you before. You may feel intimidated and frightened, and your fight or flight response might kick in. In short, you either want to confront the threat or run...
Do you have a duty to retreat in Georgia?
Should you first try to escape the situation before resorting to using force to defend yourself or others if you reasonably believe that you or someone else is in immediate danger of being harmed by another person? In some states, you have a duty to retreat from the...
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