Georgia is known for having some of the strictest penalties for DUI offenses in the U.S. Even for a first offense the laws allow for the imposition of harsh sentences. Facing a DUI can be a worrying time. You may be concerned about how it will affect you legally as...
For the most part, the U.S. criminal justice system punishes crimes based on the nature of the offense in question. That is, the more severe the offense, the harsher the penalty. This is why individuals who commit non-violent crimes like drug possession, traffic...
You know that it’s illegal to sell your medication. For instance, perhaps you are taking painkillers after some type of surgery or an injury. You’re not allowed to sell these to someone else because they are often used for recreational purposes, which could be...
In the United States, you have a host of legal rights and protections that are enshrined in the constitution. Some notable examples are your rights to privacy and protection from unlawful searches and seizures, which are set out in the Fourth Amendment. One of the...
Being charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and other drugs can affect your life significantly, including high insurance rates and penalties. According to Georgia laws, a DUI charge may be be brought when a driver's blood alcohol concentration...
When you’re facing DUI charges, it can feel like it’s not even worth trying to challenge the case against you. Who’s going to believe you when the police are on the other side, right? The truth is that there is evidence the police rely on that you can question. Police...
Many people do not realize how big a problem drugs have become in this country. When they hear of people dying due to overdoes, they think it only concerns a minority sector that does not concern them. While that might once have been the case, opioids have changed...
When you find yourself accused of a criminal offense, like drug possession, you may worry about what will happen if you end up convicted. Many people fear the worst-case scenario so much that they plead guilty and get saddled with a lifelong criminal record because of...
Your partner came over to your place for the weekend. You had a great time together. You both enjoyed every moment of it, or so you believe. But then, there is a problem. Your partner is accusing you of date rape. Date rape is a serious crime with far-reaching legal...
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...
