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...
When you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol/drugs or refuse to submit to a chemical test to determine if you are driving while impaired, your license can be suspended immediately. For a refusal, your license can be suspended for a minimum of...
Normalmente, la policía de Georgia necesita una orden firmada por un juez para arrestar a una persona, dicha orden debe tener entre otras cosas el crimen del que se le acusa. Pero existen situaciones en que esto no ocurre así. A continuación, las tres razones por las...
Prosecutors need verifiable evidence to justify the criminal charges they pursue. In scenarios involving allegations of drunk driving, many people consider chemical tests the gold standard. If a driver fails a chemical test, other people may automatically assume that...
