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...
