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...
You already made a mistake by getting behind the wheel of your car after having had a few drinks. Now, that you have been stopped by law enforcement, you do not want or need to make more mistakes. An arrest on a DUI charge may lead to a conviction filled with serious...
It's easy to get caught up in the moment and forget that drinking and driving is not only illegal but incredibly dangerous. If you're going to drink, don't drive. It's that simple. Even if you've had just one drink, your ability to operate a vehicle is severely...
Law enforcement across Atlanta treats drunk driving very seriously. Thus, traffic stops are conducted fairly regularly. Traffic stops are the first port of call for officers to further assess the situation. From there, they can conduct Breathalyzer tests, sobriety...
If you’re like most people, an encounter with the criminal justice system can make you extremely nervous and scared. When you are sitting in a police station facing interrogation, it can be difficult to remember your rights and how to invoke them. By informing...
The police certainly know that a lot of people who are leaving the bar have been consuming alcohol. If they're trying to give out DUIs, this may make it seem as if they should just wait outside of the bar and pull people over. And, while you may have seen the police...
