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Getting pulled over by police for anything can be stressful, especially if they suspect a DUI. DUIs have serious consequences, but most drivers don't know their rights at traffic stops. If you ever get pulled over for suspected DUI in Atlanta, Georgia, here are some...
Being arrested for drunk driving results in serious criminal charges and countless consequences if a conviction occurs. However, the impact it will have on your life is not exclusive to the borders of your home state. The Interstate Driver's License Compact is a...
DUI laws give officers the right to pull a suspected driver over to test them for intoxication. The most common test they use is a Beathalyzer, which requires a breath sample. However, breathalyzers do not always give accurate results and drivers in Georgia can...
Being stopped by the police regarding a minor traffic infraction can create significant apprehension for Georgia motorists, especially when the officer uses it as an excuse to search a vehicle. Officers have historically abused this authority on a regular basis. This...
The vast majority of criminal cases in Georgia and around the country are resolved at the negotiating table long before a trial is scheduled. Prosecutors make plea offers even when the evidence they have is overwhelming to speed up the process and reduce their...
When a police officer suspects an individual of drinking and driving, he or she will often make the driver perform a sobriety test in Georgia. If the person fails, generally, he or she will get arrested. However, the suspect may be able to dispute the validity of the...
During the times of COVID-19, many couples have spent more time together. However, that is not always a good thing. It also can mean more time to annoy each other and get on each other’s nerves along with the potential for disagreements that escalate into heated...
A plea bargain is a deal made between a defendant and a prosecutor in which the defendant pleads guilty of their lesser charges or only one of several charges in order to have a reduced sentence. A plea bargain may help you get a less intense punishment, but it also...
A traffic stop has the potential to drastically threaten your rights, future, and freedom if police begin searching your vehicle on a whim. Thanks to the fourth amendment, the police do not have the right to enter any vehicle or home to search at their discretion. It...
Georgia law prohibits anyone from operating a motor vehicle if their blood alcohol level exceeds .08%. Furthermore, it is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated by substances such as marijuana, cocaine or prescription medication. You may face additional...
