The Miranda warning is an important part of a police investigation. Officers who suspect someone of criminal activity must advise them of their Miranda rights by providing the Miranda warning. Defendants often assume they understand the rules about the Miranda warning...
Year: 2024
Could a spiked drink lead to DUI charges?
For most drivers, even if they consumed a spike to drink without knowing, they wouldn’t be over the legal limit. This is because drivers are bound by a legal limit of 0.08%, in terms of blood alcohol concentration (BAC). For most adults, it will take more than one...
How long can a Georgia DUI affect driving privileges?
An arrest for an alleged driving under the influence (DUI) offense in Georgia can carry multiple different penalties. Depending on the situation that led to someone's arrest, their recent driving record and certain other factors, Georgia judges can order defendants to...
Your social media activity can impact the outcome of your case
If you are either under investigation or you have been charged with criminal wrongdoing, it’s important to understand that social media activity can significantly impact the outcome of any criminal defendant's case, including yours. Scrolling defendants’ social media...
Can the police trick you into saying something?
There are those who believe that the police have to be honest. They think that police officers are prohibited from lying to the public because they are public servants. There are also those who believe that deception by the police is a form of entrapment. If the...