Counting your drinks might seem simple. You’ve got 10 fingers, after all. Yet when it comes to avoiding a charge for driving under the influence (DUI), it is not how many drinks you had that matters. It’s how much alcohol is in your bloodstream. Many people make the...
Assault charges could be the result of numerous kinds of interactions. Maybe you got into a fight with someone outside of a business, or perhaps someone who was aggressive toward you accused you of assault after they wound up in the hospital. When the police arrest...
There are not many things as frightening as seeing those blue lights in your rearview mirror. The situation becomes grim when you learn that those lights are directed at you. But as you pull over, it is important that you know how to handle the encounter. If the...
While drunk driving arrests have been steadily declining in recent years, the number of arrests due to drugged driving – driving while under the influence of drugs – has been on the rise. Georgia recently introduced a new “drug recognition expert” training, a...
Probation is one possible consequence that you’ll face when you’re convicted of a crime. This enables you to remain in the community so you can work and live your life. You’ll have to be supervised closely by a probation officer, and you’ll be required to comply with...
Do you rely on the experiences of others to resolve some of the hardships that affect your life? Sometimes, advice from your peers can help you find a solution to your problem. Unfortunately, you also risk receiving misinformation that does nothing to improve your...
Electronic monitoring is an option increasingly used by Georgia courts and sheriffs as an alternative to jail for those who have pleaded guilty or been convicted of certain crimes. It can also be used while awaiting trial as an alternative to sitting in jail. It...
The official term for passing a bad check in Georgia is deposit account fraud. If convicted of this offense, you and your family could face significant hardships. Some people commit deposit account fraud to fund their unhealthy lifestyles (drug and alcohol abuse,...
Whether you spend a night out with friends in celebration or you take the wrong cold medication, any problems with your driving afterward can easily lead to a DUI charge. Some folks, however, may have a heightened risk of ending up in the wrong seat of a police...
You have to sign a check in order to deposit it. You simply sign the check on the back before giving it to the teller. But you may find yourself in a position where you can't do this yourself, so you can also sign the check over to someone else. You just write “pay to...
