En Georgia, la conducción bajo la influencia de drogas se persigue con la misma severidad que el manejo bajo los efectos del alcohol. Cuando un oficial sospecha que un conductor maneja bajo el efecto de la marihuana tras una detención de tráfico, con frecuencia...
Police now have access to technology that can help identify people shown in photos and videos. Facial recognition can compare a person's face with images in a database and suggest a possible match. You may wonder whether police can reliably use this technology to...
A police request to search a vehicle can create uncertainty about a driver’s rights during a traffic stop. Many drivers may question whether they must allow a search or whether officers need a lawful reason to examine the vehicle. In Georgia, a traffic violation alone...
La respuesta corta es que no existe un número preestablecido para todas las personas. El límite legal en Georgia para la concentración de alcohol en la sangre, conocida como BAC, es de 0.08% para conductores mayores de 21 años. Sin embargo, la cantidad de cervezas...
After an arrest, people often want to call a spouse, parent or a close friend. It is a natural reaction during a stressful situation. People naturally want to explain the situation, ask for immediate help or let loved ones know they are safe. Yet during those...
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...
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...
