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Can I Refuse A Breathalyzer Test In Georgia?
A 2019 Georgia Supreme Court Ruling gives drivers the right to refuse a breathalyzer test if they are pulled over. This ruling, which is a significant deviation from Georgia’s previous implied consent laws and the implied consent laws implemented in most states, also provides that a refusal to take a field breathalyzer test cannot… Read More »
Best Defenses Against A Georgia DUI
Being convicted of driving under the influence can have devastating consequences. DUI is a permanent charge that stays on your criminal and driving records and impacts everything from your insurance rates to employment prospects. For this reason, the absolute best thing you can do when charged with a DUI is invest all of your… Read More »
Will A DUI Affect My Professional License?
Being convicted of driving under the influence can be catastrophic, both personally and professionally. The impact a DUI can have on you professionally depends in large part on your position, profession, and the severity and specifics of the charges against you. For instance, a DUI conviction for someone with a commercial driver’s license could… Read More »
Sandy Springs Officer Hospitalized After Being Hit By Suspected Drunk Driver
A metro Atlanta police officer remains in the hospital after his patrol car was hit by a suspected drunk driver on Ga. 400 in Sandy Springs recently. According to the police report, the officer had pulled over another vehicle on the shoulder of Windsor Parkway and was sitting in his patrol car with his… Read More »
Challenging Mandatory Mask Ordinances in Dunwoody and DeKalb County
On July 13, the Dunwoody City Council passed an ordinance requiring citizens to wear masks in any indoor commercial or public space where it may be difficult to social distance. Right as the ordinance was set to begin, Governor Brian Kemp issued an explicit Executive Order to prohibit municipal mask enforcement measures across Georgia…. Read More »
Thursday Night Fight between Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers
On November 14, an attack occurred against Steelers player, Mason Rudolph. Rudolph was attacked by Browns player Myles Garrett when Garrett tore off Rudolph’s helmet in anger and used it to smack Rudolph on the top of his head. There were eight seconds left in the game when the fight happened between the two,… Read More »
How to Prove Fault in an Accident, According to Georgia Law
A car accident in Atlanta is a major event in someone’s life that can have devastating consequences for their future. Between the costs of their accident and the impact upon their health, they may find it difficult to resume their life as normal. Fortunately, a car accident injury claim can help them seek out… Read More »
The 6 Most Common Types of Fatal Car Wrecks in Georgia
Car accidents can happen for any number of reasons, from natural events to distracted drivers. Unfortunately, the vast majority of wrecks happen due to human error. In 2015, there were a total of 385,221 crashes in Georgia, resulting in 1,430 fatalities and 19,405 serious injuries. In 2016, there were 1,554 total traffic fatalities across… Read More »
Different Levels of Intoxication
You can drink multiple alcoholic beverages and function as though you had nothing to drink at all. Your spouse can drink one alcoholic beverage and stumble as they walk. Alcohol affects different people in different ways — or does it? Just because someone seems to have a “high tolerance” for alcohol doesn’t mean they’re… Read More »
The Best Ways to Prevent Holiday Package Thefts
Holiday spending is skyrocketing this year, both in physical retail stores and online. In fact, online holiday shopping is expected to jump to $123.73 billion this year, an increase of 16.6 percent over last year. With so much online shopping, delivery companies will be dropping off packages around the clock. And that leaves plenty… Read More »