Truckers are crucial to the U.S. economy, transporting goods across long distances. However, like any road user, truckers can face situations that might increase the risk of accidents, which is an economic drain. Truckers, who often work under challenging conditions,...
Most traffic enforcement effort occur on a highly individual basis. Police officers out on traffic patrol pull people over for burned-out lights or erratic conduct in traffic. They can also issue citations when responding to a recent collision if they determine that...
After a traffic stop, police officers may gather evidence that a driver was impaired. This evidence could include the fact that the driver failed a field sobriety test, for instance, or that they blew over the legal limit on a breath test. However, police officers...
Car crashes are some of the most expensive experiences that people can endure. In just a few seconds, an incident can result in potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in personal losses. People may rely either on insurance or on the resources of the party at...
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...
