If you need to drive but you’ve been drinking, you may look for ways to decrease your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). This is the number that shows up if you take a breath test administered by the police department. The legal limit is a BAC of 0.08% for most...
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Does Georgia’s medical marijuana law make possession legal?
As of 2023, Georgia has a legal medical marijuana program. The first dispensary offering retail sales of qualifying products opened in Atlanta in the first half of the year. Doctors can recommend low-THC cannabis extracts to individuals with qualifying medical...
You cannot bring marijuana into Georgia
As you likely know, marijuana is illegal in Georgia. It is a controlled substance, just like narcotics or other illegal drugs. There are exceptions for low-dose medical patients, but recreational use is not allowed. There was a time when all states followed this...
What is blood alcohol concentration?
When the police have reasonable suspicion that someone is driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, they can stop them and administer a test to measure their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The result will be the amount of alcohol in grams (g) per 100...
What is at stake when facing drug charges in Georgia?
Georgia is a wonderful place to live but has extremely conservative drug control laws. For example, possessing an ounce or less of marijuana is the only drug offense charged as a misdemeanor. Since drug laws, particularly those involving cannabis, are changing in...
The difference between reasonable suspicion and probable cause
Law enforcement personnel have various powers at their disposal for the purpose of preventing crime and investigating criminal cases. For instance, officers may pull vehicles over if they suspect that a driver is intoxicated. The stop may lead to an arrest and...
What you need to know before accepting a plea deal
A plea deal is a negotiated agreement between the accused and the prosecution. It involves the accused pleading guilty or no contest to a charge in exchange for concessions like a lesser charge, fewer charges or a more lenient sentence. While accepting a plea deal can...
What could make you fail a breath test?
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...
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...
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