You go out and have a few drinks, and you know that you want to wait for your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to go down before you drive. You decide to sit at the bar and have a glass of water. About half an hour later, you assume that your BAC must have dropped...
When charged with a drug offense in Georgia, a conviction can lead to severe penalties. However, there may be alternatives to jail time, depending on the specifics of the case and the offender’s history. Eligible offenders may also be considered for alternative...
The Georgia criminal courts have the authority to impose numerous penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) convictions. Frequently, defendants facing DUI charges worry mostly about the possibility of incarceration. They don't want to go to jail and are eager to...
The doctor-patient relationship is sacrosanct, and you have every right to seek second opinions or even change doctors whenever you want. In fact, patients are encouraged to fire bad doctors and seek out new ones when they feel like a doctor isn’t appropriately...
Getting arrested for operating a vehicle while impaired can threaten a driver’s driving privileges. Losing one’s driving license can be a significant inconvenience for motorists who rely on their cars for transportation and/or for business operations. Despite the...
Facing drug possession charges can be overwhelming and frightening. Beyond the legal consequences of a conviction, like imprisonment and fines, having a criminal record could negatively affect many other aspects of your life. Fortunately, several defense strategies...
Myths about drunk driving can raise the rates of drunk driving charges. Drunk driving can lead to incarceration, fees and a criminal record. People can avoid drunk driving charges by understanding some common misconceptions. Here is what you should know: Myth 1:...
Evidence is a pivotal aspect of all criminal cases. One of the most common forms of evidence is eyewitness testimony. Witnesses attend court and give their version of accounts. While witness testimony can be very valuable, it is also limited. The reality is that...
Couples in Georgia may have made sacrifices together to save for the down payment used to purchase their home. They may have both invested sweat equity by helping maintain and improve the property during their tenancy there. It is therefore typically necessary for...
You may have heard of different ways to reduce blood alcohol levels (BAC) to avoid failing a breathalyzer test. And one of the tricks you may have come across is drinking coffee. So, does this work? Here is what to know about caffeine and alcohol levels: It does not...
