Failing a chemical breath test can be a shock to someone who truly believes that they didn't have too much to drink. Impaired driving charges can put someone in jail and/or cost them their driver's license if they get convicted or plead guilty. Despite these risks, a...
Any collision can potentially cause challenges for those involved. Sometimes, people will have to find alternate means of transportation if a crash disables their vehicle. Other times, they may need to head to a medical facility for care because of their injuries....
When it comes to criminal law issues, what you don’t know can really hurt you – especially when certain lesser-known crimes like “crossing the guard line” are involved. In essence, crossing the guard line happens when you try to enter a correctional facility with any...
Determining who is at fault for a car crash is a very important step, as fault influences insurance claims and also whether or not an injury victim can file a lawsuit. The police officers responding to the initial report of a crash will have to carefully evaluate the...
For a police officer to initiate a DUI traffic stop, they must have reasonable suspicion that a crime has been committed or is in progress. This suspicion is typically based on observed erratic driving, traffic violations or other indicators of impairment. However, if...
Those who are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Georgia often feel incredibly anxious about how the outcome of their case will affect their future. It is a common practice for people to catastrophize their situation. They read about the worst...
If you ask the average driver about the legal limit for impaired driving in Georgia, they’ll probably tell you that a motorist’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) cannot be over 0.08%. This is a common legal limit that is used across the United States, and it does...
Some people in Georgia treat motorcycles as their primary form of transportation and ride whenever the weather permits. Others only get their motorcycles out in the warmest months for recreational purposes. Whether someone rides year-round or only seasonally, they...
The bad behavior of other people can potentially increase the likelihood of your actions leading to an arrest. Police officers trying to enforce Georgia's driving under the influence (DUI) laws have heard all sorts of excuses from people who think that they can talk...
Someone applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is likely already in a difficult position financially. After all, SSDI benefits are for those with long-term medical issues that prevent them from engaging in any consistent form of gainful...
