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....
Assault can sometimes be an impulse crime. A sudden disagreement with another person can lead to escalating conflict. In some cases, the prior consumption of alcohol before an argument occurs could lead to more aggressive conduct. People may be more likely to put...
En el estado de Georgia, tienes el derecho constitucional de grabar a la policía mientras realizan su trabajo en lugares públicos. Este derecho está protegido por la Primera Enmienda de la Constitución de Estados Unidos. Sin embargo, existen reglas importantes que...
A police officer comes to your home, knocks on the door, and asks to come inside. They are polite but firm. It is clear to you that they expect you to let them into your house, and you know that police officers do have a position of authority in modern society. Many...
