Accusations of a drug offense can lead to numerous personal consequences. Police officers may arrest someone, and the state may charge them with a crime. If they plead guilty or get convicted in court for that offense, they could face significant penalties, such as...
Hundreds of people get pulled over by the police on any given day in Georgia. Most of them receive only a warning or a traffic citation, but some people end up arrested because of serious criminal allegations. The police officer pulling you over should have probable...
When a police officer in Georgia pulls you over due to suspected impairment, they will immediately start gathering evidence against you. They will ask you questions that will force you to either lie or implicate yourself. They will then potentially have you perform...
One of the most effective ways for police officers to prove that a driver was impaired while driving is through a chemical test, typically a breath test. Other tests, such as urine or blood tests, are also possible. Two lawsuits challenging certain aspects of the...
Those accused of a family violence offense are at risk of state-level and federal penalties related to those accusations. While the prosecution will likely occur at the state level, Georgia state laws and federal rules impose specific penalties for family violence...
Shoplifting or retail fraud is one of the most common forms of theft in Georgia. Someone enters a store with the intention of taking property that they will not fully pay for before leaving. Some people hide merchandise in their pockets or purses. Others swap out...
The Fourth Amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by government authorities, including federal agencies and local law enforcement. Unfortunately, police officers don't seem to worry much about violating these rights. Those accused of a crime...
It’s important to know the laws that may apply to you when you drive your vehicle. Something you should be aware of is if and when it’s legally allowed for an officer to search your vehicle. Did you know that the police can search your vehicle without a warrant in...
If you get pulled over by a police officer looking to arrest you on drunk driving charges, it could help you to know what to expect. That includes what will happen if the officer orders you to get out of your vehicle and perform a series of exercises called field...
Drivers pulled over for suspected drunk driving in Georgia should understand their rights and obligations regarding chemical tests that measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC) via breath, blood or urine. Do you have to submit to these tests? No, but refusing to do...