People with disabilities of all kinds have the protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in dealing with most services available to the public – even if, in reality, these accommodations are often less than perfect. When dealing with law enforcement and...
Lawrenceville Criminal Law Blog
Does Georgia have DUI plates?
If you get pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving in Georgia, you certainly need to know about your legal defense options. A conviction could lead to the loss of your driver’s license, you may have to spend time behind bars and you could end up paying fines. There...
3 mistakes to avoid when you are on probation
Probation is a pivotal mechanism for rehabilitation; as an alternative to incarceration, it can allow you to reintegrate into society under specific conditions and supervision without the weight of time away from home weighing you down. Probation, in essence, is a...
3 common misconceptions about Miranda rights
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...
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...
Can sucking on a penny or mint help you beat a breath test?
The state needs evidence to pursue criminal charges against someone. Chemical evidence can play a major role in the state's case in some situations, including for those accused of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses. During a Georgia DUI traffic stop, police...
How can Georgia spouses prepare for an uncontested divorce?
Georgia divorces can be very frustrating and expensive. People may spend a year or longer trying to extricate themselves from unhappy marriages. The more that divorcing spouses disagree about, the longer it will likely take them to obtain a final divorce decree....