DUI/DWI Charges

In the US, marijuana laws vary from state to state. In some places, legislation is under modification, with the legal status of the drug changing frequently. As of August 2024, the usage and possession of marijuana are illegal in Georgia. Still, there is a THC law in...

Some criminal acts are strongly associated with a higher-than-usual risk of recidivism or repeat offenses. For example, those convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) charges have a relatively high rate of reoffending. Many people accused of impairment at the...

Many people learn by making mistakes, but not everyone internalizes lessons the first time. Some people make the same mistake multiple times or commit several similar mistakes that result in roughly the same consequences. The clearer the relationship between an action...

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...

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...