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How Expert Witnesses Can Impact DUI Cases
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence, you may make the choice to hire an attorney to represent you in court. When you answer to your charges in court, your attorney may call a variety of expert witnesses to testify on your behalf. While this may seem like an expense you… Read More »
HSK Georgia Ranks High for Distracted Drivers
The app company Life360 ranked Georgia as seventh in the nation when it comes to distracted driving, according to a report released in March. The report, in addition to other data, has led police to ramp up their efforts to decrease the habit in their jurisdictions. According to reports, Life360 looked at cities for… Read More »
The Two Main Exceptions to Miranda Rights
Like with most things in life, there are exceptions to the Miranda Rule. If you’ve never had a run-in with the law before, chances are high that you have at least watched someone being read their rights on a television show or in a movie. Most people know that those in an encounter with… Read More »
Most Common Conditions of Probation
When a person charged with a crime is found guilty and put on probation, their jail sentences and/or fines are typically suspended. A person may receive fewer days in jail or none at all as a condition of their probation, but this isn’t the only condition. When probation is handed down by a judge,… Read More »
The Longterm Effects of a Criminal Record
When someone is charged with a crime, there is an immediate reaction. People experience fear, anxiety and stress when they are arrested. But what about the longterm effects of being found guilty? A conviction either creates or adds to a criminal record — something that can follow a person for the rest of their… Read More »
GA a Top Ten State for Lowest DUI Stats
The weather will soon be taking a turn for the better. We welcome Spring this week, and with it brings the start of outdoor party season. When adults gather to enjoy the beautiful weather, alcohol is often a part of the equation. That means, for some, the choice to drink and drive. Just how… Read More »
Utah Lowers BAC Limit to 0.05
Utah is set to become the first state in the nation to lower the legal blood alcohol content. For impaired drivers in the state, the level at which they will be charged with driving under the influence is now 0.05, lowered from the nationwide 0.08. House Bill 155 made it through the Senate in… Read More »
Family Suing Statesboro for Student’s Death
Georgia State University is a popular school for students across the state and across the country, thanks to its well-respected academics and exhilarating student life. GSU’s home city of Statesboro is full of popular hot spots and hangouts, including a variety of bars. One of these bars was the site of a terrible tragedy… Read More »
Waka Flocka Flame Cleared of Gun Charges
The Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame was arrested in October 2014 for a variety of charges, including carrying a concealed weapon. The arrest occurred at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. A four-day trial was conducted early this month and at the conclusion of the trial Waka Flocka Flame, or Juaquin James Malphurs, was acquitted of… Read More »
Getting Home Safely on St. Patrick’s Day
You have your green T-shirt. You’ve gathered your group of friends. You know where you will be going to celebrate. You are well-prepared for St. Patrick’s Day. But, you may have forgotten one detail: how you will be getting home. When you are finalizing your plans for St. Patrick’s Day, you need to make… Read More »