Having law enforcement pull you over after a backyard barbecue or a friend's celebration can turn your world upside down, especially when you hear unfamiliar legal terms. If you are facing a DUI charge for the first time, you are probably feeling confused and worried...
After a car crash, it's not uncommon to feel surprisingly okay. You might feel like you're thinking clearly, moving well and feeling lucky that you escaped without injury. However, it's important not to assume all is well after a serious accident. Often, feeling this...
If you or someone you love was arrested for a single event but now faces four or five charges, it can feel unreal. The paperwork may read like a crime spree. In Georgia, this can happen even when the facts come from one incident. Understanding why it happens can help...
After a car crash in Evans, it is common to get a call from an insurance adjuster — sometimes even that very same day. Many adjusters are professional and polite, but their job is to protect the insurer’s bottom line. That can mean asking questions in ways that reduce...
Most DUIs start when an officer catches someone driving while impaired. However, what if you attempted to do the right thing and parked on the side of the road to sleep it off? Most professionals run the risk of getting called out or worse, losing their jobs because...
An accident can happen in the blink of an eye. In one moment you are driving to work and the next you find yourself looking at a totaled vehicle, checking to see if you or anyone else is hurt and trying to figure out what went wrong. When the answer points to another...
Georgia law treats every driver as having consented to chemical testing simply by operating a vehicle on state roads. If an officer arrests you for driving under the influence (DUI) in Evans or anywhere in the Augusta area, the state considers you to have already...
Georgia prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating substances. If an officer suspects that you are drunk, they may ask you to take part in a series of field sobriety tests. While these tests can support an officer’s observations, they are...
It is illegal to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Some might think the best solution to this problem is to sleep away the effects inside their car, wake up sober and drive to their next destination. However, in Georgia, this can still lead to a...
