En el momento de una detención en el tráfico o una investigación policial, el miedo puede llevar a tomar malas decisiones. Muchas personas intentan esconder o tirar algún objeto pensando que así evitarán problemas. Sin embargo, en Georgia, este acto puede ser más...
Going live or hitting record during a police encounter has become a common form of personal documentation. In fact, many Georgia residents pull out their phones to protect themselves and preserve a clear record of events. But filming an officer does not always come...
Many impaired driving arrests in Georgia involve alcohol use, but not all of them. It is very important for drivers to understand that they could face charges even if they have not been drinking at all. One way that this can happen is if someone has been using...
The privilege to drive on the highways of Georgia is conditioned upon a driver’s submission to state-administered chemical tests of blood, breath, urine or other bodily substances to determine if the driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This is Georgia's...
Todos lo hemos visto en la televisión: un sospechoso es esposado y el oficial dice: "Tiene derecho a permanecer en silencio". Si bien esos derechos Miranda son vitales, no se aplican al proceso de pruebas químicas en una detención por DUI en Georgia. Los derechos...
If police officers want to enter or search a private residence, they must comply with the law. The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches -- making warrants necessary for searches and forced entry into a home in most circumstances. However, the law does...
Credible evidence is necessary for a strong criminal case. Statements about prior activities, video footage of poor driving and test results often serve as the main evidence in drunk driving cases. Before police officers can arrest people and require that they submit...
Son muchos los conductores que asocian un arresto por DUI con el consumo de alcohol por encima de un límite legalmente establecido. Sin embargo, las leyes en Georgia son mucho más amplias, ya que una persona puede ser arrestada y condenada por DUI si se encuentra bajo...
Some driving under the influence (DUI) charges follow major crashes. Other times, a traffic stop is the reason for a DUI arrest. A driver may not have struggled to control their vehicle. The state might accuse them of a per se DUI offense, and they can face the same...
The short answer is yes, sometimes they can, but only if the warrant legally allows it or an exception applies. Digital devices are not treated casually under the law. Here’s what controls whether officers can examine your computer during a house search in Georgia....
