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,...
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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...
Is drug possession a felony or misdemeanor in Georgia?
When you are accused of possessing a controlled substance in Georgia, you can either be charged with a felony or a misdemeanor offense. A conviction of either can result in serious legal penalties, so it helps to understand what is at stake. On the face of it, a...
What are drug schedules and how do they affect criminal charges?
Someone who is convicted of drug possession can face prison time, fines and a permanent criminal record. These penalties can vary depending on the severity of a substance. Under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA), drugs are categorized into schedules. There are five...
What are the penalties for drug conspiracy in Georgia?
You could be charged with drug conspiracy if you are found to have plotted with others to commit any drug-related offense, such as possession, distribution or manufacturing. You do not have to commit the actual offense or be the ringleader to face such charges....
What to do when the police stop you
The police can stop a driver for different reasons. These include reasonable suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, a traffic law violation, a vehicle equipment or mechanical violation and so on. While being pulled over doesn't necessarily...
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