The dangers of consuming even a tiny amount of fentanyl are now well known. This synthetic opioid is approximately 50 times stronger than heroin. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, between 2019 and 2022, fentanyl-related overdoses rose by more than...
There are many penalties that people face when accused of driving under the influence (DUI) violations. The courts have the authority to impose certain penalties if drivers plead guilty or get convicted at trial. The standard criminal consequences include driver's...
Springtime in Georgia sees warmer weather and increased precipitation. Cyclists and joggers suddenly show up on the roads again. Many motorcycle riders also get their motorcycles back out of storage. A spring ride can be an exciting way to mark the passage of the...
Police officers who suspect an individual of drunk driving typically start gathering evidence as soon as possible. The documentation collected by a police officer before, during and after a traffic stop determines whether a prosecutor chooses to bring charges against...
Car crashes can be incredibly expensive. They can cause massive damage to motor vehicles, rendering them unsafe to drive. They can injure the people in the vehicle or even lead to someone dying. Injuries generate major medical expenses. They can also affect the...
Even the safest driver in the best-equipped vehicle can end up involved in a crash. Drivers can only control the condition of their own vehicles and their behavior on the road. They cannot prevent others from texting while driving or getting behind the wheel after...
There are a variety of Constitutional protections and rules in place to protect people from abuses of authority. Police officers have to abide by the law and uphold the civil rights of individuals even if they suspect them of criminal activity. Those arrested and...
Many people facing driving under the influence (DUI) charges feel like they have no options. People frequently plead guilty even when they insist they didn't actually break the law because they feel like there are few options for defending themselves. They think that...
Police officers often want to accuse people of the most serious offenses that they can. A situation that could lead to a traffic ticket might also lead to an arrest. Police officers often try to find evidence of misconduct when they suspect inappropriate behavior....
Car crashes can generate numerous major expenses. Obviously, a collision may result in substantial damage to a vehicle. Drivers may need to either repair or completely replace their vehicles after collisions. Additionally, the people in the vehicles are at risk of...
