You do like to drink, but you certainly do not want to get a DUI. You know that the police will likely use a breath test if they pull you over, helping them to determine your blood alcohol concentration. If it’s over 0.08%, then you could be given charges. But can you...
Law enforcement cannot stop and investigate you for drunk driving on a mere hunch. If they do, you could argue that the police violated your rights. A law enforcement officer needs reasonable suspicion of unlawful conduct to pull you over for an investigation....
It’s easy to think that you aren’t too impaired to drive home after you’ve had an evening of drinking. The fact is that even having a couple of drinks could lead to you being too impaired to drive. During the holiday season, police officers are on the lookout for...
If you take an object from a retailer without paying for it, that’s shoplifting – and the consequences can be serious. Per Georgia Code Section 16-8-1, et seq, shoplifting is a misdemeanor if you take something worth less than $500. If you’re convicted of the charge,...
You leave the restaurant and walk across the parking lot to your car. You spot a $20 bill on the ground. You count yourself lucky, pick it up and put it in your pocket. Then you get in your car and drive home. Most of us have done something like this without ever...
Most people are familiar with the concept of “entrapment.” You’ve probably seen TV shows or movies where undercover officers or confidential informants get themselves embedded in a group that’s planning criminal activity so that they can gather evidence against them...
People who are being questioned by police officers have very specific rights that are covered by the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution. There are two of these that police officers must ensure people know in very specific situations, including when the...
Driving under the influence (DUI) in Georgia carries strict consequences, which can become more severe if there is a pattern of repeat behavior. You might be tempted to believe that a first-time offense is not a big deal, but that’s not the case. You should be aware...
There is no denying that a conviction for driving under influence (DUI) can impact various aspects of your life. Besides the obvious legal consequences, a conviction for drunk driving can impact your ability to find work, enroll in college and rent property among...
If the police stop you when driving, they might ask you to take a field sobriety test. If you are unaware of your rights, you may think you need to comply. You do not. A field sobriety test is entirely optional. What’s more, even if you figure you have nothing to be...
