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Scary Facts About DUI on Halloween
You may think that the most frightening experiences you’ll have on Halloween will come the way of costumes and pranks. The truth is that it’s drunk drivers you have to be most concerned with. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Halloween is one of the deadliest nights to be on the road…. Read More »
DUIs In GA Could Be Changing Forever
The Georgia Supreme Court has issued a new ruling that may make it more difficult for prosecutors to use the results of breathalyzer tests, or refusals of those tests, against accused drunk drivers in court. A local reporter spoke with experts to find out just what the ruling would mean for drivers. In the… Read More »
How Prescription Drugs Can Lead to a DUI
Arrests for driving under the influence in Valdosta County have remained steady. What has changed is the substance behind the arrests. While most people consider alcohol to be a driving force in charges for driving under the influence, law enforcement officials say that prescription drugs have taken over as the leading cause for DUI… Read More »
Flying Tire Strikes Motorist
A woman traveling down Georgia 400 was hit by, not a another vehicle, but a flying tire that came from the opposite side of the roadway. The woman lost her life as a result of the incident. According to police who investigated the scene, the woman was traveling in the southbound lane of Georgia… Read More »
Child Victim of Hit-and-Run
A small child was walking to school on October 18 when she was struck by a car. That car failed to stop after striking the child, and police are searching for the car and its driver. The little girl died as a result of her injuries. According to reports, the 4-year-old was walking to… Read More »
Can You Get a DUI On Private Property?
You know that you can be arrested for driving under the influence if you are caught driving down a public road or highway. In fact, when most people think of DUI, they picture someone weaving in and out of a lane of traffic. We may even consider checkpoints and, in the worst cases, accidents…. Read More »
A Look at Illegal Search and Seizure
The Worth County Sheriff’s Office made headlines recently. The department locked down the campus of Worth County High School without giving prior notice school officials. No one at the school knew what was going on. Over the course of the next four hours, officers conducted a drug sweep of the campus, searching all 900… Read More »
When Do Prosecutors Have to Reveal the Evidence They’ve Discovered?
To be able to convict someone of a crime, a prosecutor must gather evidence that shows the person committed that crime and convince a judge and jury of the fact. There are a variety of types of evidence used in a criminal trial. In order for a trial to be considered fair, the defendant… Read More »
Dad On Probation Can’t Donate Kidney
It sounds like a case of medical malpractice but, in truth, it isn’t. Rules are rules, they say, and in this case, the rules could end up costing a toddler his life. According to reports, a child was born in Atlanta without kidneys. After a search for a donor, the boy’s father was found… Read More »
Drivers and Dashboard Distraction Study Released
Perhaps unsurprisingly, a recent study has found that complicated screens on dashboards are proving to be a distraction. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has found that technology in today’s vehicles could be putting people at higher risk for traffic collisions. The study was released early this month and looked at InVehicle Information Systems…. Read More »