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...
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Criminal Defense
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...
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...
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