Sleep is often touted as a miracle cure when you’ve been drinking. People tell others to go home and sleep it off. Or people believe they will be fine for the morning as long as they get six hours of shut-eye. While you will hopefully feel better the next morning...
If you are arrested and charged with DUI in Georgia, it is easy to feel confused, frustrated and frightened. You may be tempted to believe that your goose is cooked. However, this is not always the case. Depending on the specifics of your case, you can actually...
Seeing the red and blue lights in your rearview mirror can be stressful in any situation. If you’ve had a few drinks, it can be downright scary. However, it’s important to understand that you have rights when pulled over, including a suspected DUI. To protect these...
Many criminal charges in Georgia carry jail time if someone pleads guilty or the courts convict them. Misdemeanor offenses like reckless driving and violent offenses like assault can lead to months or even years in state custody. Many people fear prison, as it can be...
There’s a lot of controversy around field sobriety tests. In fact, some attorneys tell clients to avoid taking these at all costs. However, if you are pulled over for suspicion of DUI and agree to a field sobriety test, you may wonder – will you be convicted of this...
When you send your child to college, your goal is for them to get a better education and to be set up to enter their preferred career. The one thing that you warned them about before going to school was to stay out of trouble with the law, because an arrest or damage...
During a search of your vehicle, police officers will try to use anything they find against you. Although you may think that you keep your vehicle clean and there is nothing inside it to implicate you, you never know what a police officer might find. They could find...
Many people view plea deals as an easy way out. While it may be the case in some instances, you should not rush into accepting a plea deal just because it has been offered to you. The consequences could outweigh the benefits, and you may be left regretting your...
There is y nothing wrong with enjoying a few drinks with friends or family. However, operating a motor vehicle after drinking is a different story altogether. If you have been pulled over on suspicion of driving under influence (DUI), it is important to understand...
Traffic law often seems inconvenient and frustrating. No one wants to spend more time in traffic than is absolutely necessary, so people often bend the rules for their own convenience. However, law enforcement efforts to uphold traffic laws mean that those who...
