What is the zero-tolerance law? Many people assume that they can recognize the warning signs of intoxication in themselves before they get behind the wheel. For some drivers, including underage motorists, self-evaluation may not protect them from criminal charges. The...
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Why you need an attorney for drug charges in Georgia
Getting arrested for a drug offense in Georgia can be a very expensive and frightening process. Mistakes such as carrying a loved one's prescription medication or transporting a package for a friend could lead to serious drug charges. Even simple possession offenses...
What should you know about drunk driving in Georgia?
Facing drunk driving charges is a serious matter in Georgia. The law provides strict criteria for what’s considered drunk driving and what penalties a person will face if they’re convicted of this offense. For most drivers, the legal limit for their blood alcohol...
How long does it take to complete Georgia drug court proceedings?
Someone accused of a drug offense in Georgia is that risk of a variety of different penalties. The courts could sentence someone to incarceration or order them to pay large fines. Drug charges also have a way of following people for years and limiting their...
What 3 things to look for in a criminal defense attorney in Georgia
Most people hope to never require the services of a criminal defense attorney. They do their best to abide by federal laws and all Georgia state statutes. Even those who occasionally break the law may not anticipate getting arrested, as most law enforcement efforts...
DUI penalties in Georgia
Drunk driving is a serious offense in Georgia, carrying stringent penalties aimed at deterring impaired driving and ensuring public safety. The state enforces strict laws against driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, with penalties increasing in...
What should Georgia drivers do – and not do – when pulled over for a DUI?
The average person naturally feels nervous during a Georgia traffic stop. When an officer pulls someone over on suspicion of drunk driving, tensions may rise even higher. Instead of facing a traffic ticket, those arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses...
Why drug cases are so serious in Georgia
For decades, drug possession has been a crime. Both federal laws in Georgia state statutes allow for the arrest and prosecution of those who possess certain drugs or play a role in their production or distribution. Yet, social attitudes toward drug use and drug...
Demonstrating or attacking the validity of a blood alcohol content level
People who are facing drunk driving charges often want to explore their options for developing a defense strategy. While some might have to focus on things like proving a blood alcohol concentration level wasn’t valid, others may be able to focus more on procedural...
The penalties Georgia imposes for drug trafficking convictions
Georgia state law largely reflects federal law when it comes to control and prohibited substances. The same substances are against the law, and possession of any of them could lead to criminal prosecution. If police officers catch someone in possession of a prohibited...