Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Top Tips For Success When Your DUI Case Goes To Court
If you were arrested for DUI in Atlanta, you are probably open to doing anything you can to have a successful day in court. You would not be alone there. While there are no guarantees as to how anyone’s case will go, there are tips that may improve your chances of securing the best… Read More »
Do Georgia Lemon Laws Require Car Manufacturers To Replace Defective Vehicles?
If you recently purchased a new car in the state of Georgia and you bring it home only to find out that it has serious defects, then under the state’s Lemon Law, you need to know that you have rights. Georgia’s “Lemon Law” provides that manufacturers who sell defective cars, trucks, and SUVs, are… Read More »
5 Common Questions About DUI In Georgia
It is probably not your best day when the police pull you over and charge you with a DUI. Each state in the nation has laws for drunk driving and the state of Georgia is no different. When you are arrested and charged with DUI in Georgia, the severity of your penalties will vary… Read More »
How Are Involuntary And Voluntary Manslaughter Different?
The crime of manslaughter is classified as either voluntary or involuntary. For either, there must be no premeditated intent by the accused to kill. When manslaughter is the charge (and not murder), it is because the act of taking a life was not planned in advance. In Georgia, manslaughter is unlawful whether it deemed… Read More »
The Age Of Consent In Georgia And Statutory Rape
Age matters when it comes to engaging in lawful sexual activity. Across the country, each state has its own individual laws about who can legally consent to engage in sexual activity. In Georgia, there are different rules for various ages and life situations but as a general rule, if a male or female is… Read More »
How Many Car Accidents Take Place In Georgia?
Car accidents are a real problem in the United States. Even when compared to other similar industrialized nations, the U.S. leads with the highest number of crashes that happen every year and the fatalities they produce. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) every day there are 90 people that die… Read More »
Top Five Mistakes Law Enforcement Makes During DUI Stops
Maybe you drank a bit more than you thought you did before you got behind the wheel. If this is true, then your driving behavior or other indicators may alert the police to pull you over and check you out. Just one mistake or miscalculation in your actions can lead to a DUI arrest… Read More »
Does A Police Officer’s Testimony Mean You Will Be Convicted Of A DUI In Georgia?
Not only do the police play a part in pulling you over if they suspect you may be driving drunk, but they can also play a critical role in your DUI case too. The officer who arrested you has a role that can impact you significantly and it’s not only regarding just pulling you… Read More »
Committing Crimes Across State Lines And Federal Charges
When you are accused of committing a crime, it could only involve one state and its laws, or depending on what it is, it could involve multiple states. These situations can be highly complicated and are handled much differently than those which only involve a single state. No matter which situation you are in,… Read More »
Can A DUI Charge In Georgia Be Dismissed?
Being pulled over and arrested for a DUI in Georgia is not exactly what anyone sets out to do when they leave a gathering, a dinner, or another event. But it happens all of the time because the police are always on the lookout for drunk drivers. Georgia is very serious about combating and… Read More »