A road dispute can escalate quickly. Even without leaving the vehicle or making physical contact, police could accuse you of using your car as a weapon. In Georgia, a vehicle is not automatically a deadly weapon. However, the way you allegedly use it can turn an...
Getting hurt at work can change everything in an instant. One moment you are doing your job, and the next you are facing medical bills, lost paychecks and worry about what comes next. If you have been injured on the job in Georgia, workers' compensation is there to...
Being sentenced to probation after a criminal conviction means you’re allowed to remain in the community while being supervised by a probation officer instead of having to serve time in jail or prison. Probation comes with very strict terms that must be complied with...
Muchos propietarios de concesionarios asumen que las discrepancias en el kilometraje son asuntos civiles que se resuelven con reembolsos o demandas de protección al consumidor. En Georgia, esa suposición puede costar años de prisión. El mercado de autos usados en...
There is not just one legal blood alcohol limit in Georgia, but three. Different categories of drivers are governed by different limits, and exceeding the applicable limit can lead to a drunk driving arrest. The court can presume that a driver was illegally impaired...
A pedestrian stop can feel unsettling, especially when you are unsure what information you must provide. Inquiries that seem simple at first can quickly raise concerns about your rights and responsibilities. One question often involves identification. Knowing when an...
The nature of charges people face for drug offenses depend on the type of substance involved. The amount of drugs and even the prior record of the defendant can influence the charges prosecutors pursue and the penalties that the courts impose. In some cases, people...
Imagine que va conduciendo de regreso a casa, cuando de repente la policía de Valdosta lo detiene de forma agresiva. Le ordenan salir, lo esposan y le informan que está bajo arresto por un delito grave cometido hace apenas unas horas. Usted sabe perfectamente que es...
Police departments in Georgia can and do follow suspects with drones. They can also observe criminal activity, such as witnessing a drug deal or follow suspects who are fleeing from police officers. They can also use drones to act as first responders in many...
Yes, a threat of physical violence, if made in a credible manner, can still qualify as assault under Georgia law. Under the definition for simple assault, which is a misdemeanor, physical contact is not actually necessary. If the other person reasonably believes that...
