When you are pulled over by police in Georgia for DUI, you are likely going to be asked to submit to field sobriety tests. If you are under the impression that you must submit to these tests, that is understandable. Refusal of a breath, blood or urine test in Georgia...
Being home to the main campus of the University of Georgia, Athens has a large student population that spends several years of their lives in this city. Students, as many people may agree, sometimes make mistakes, without realizing that those mistakes could give rise...
The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. This protection extends to your home and personal property, too. That means even your trash is protected from unwarranted intrusions – unless an exception...
If you have been charged with a DUI, you may think that you are guaranteed to be convicted. However, many Georgia residents facing DUI charges have successfully defended against these charges. The defense strategy you use will depend on the circumstances of the...
There’s no question that hazing is a serious and sometimes deadly problem across the country. While it’s largely associated with fraternities on and around college campuses, it can occur on sports teams made up of high school kids and those even younger. Private clubs...
If you have a child going to college here in Georgia, it’s important for them to know about the state’s “911 Medical Amnesty” law. It’s a version of the “Good Samaritan” drug immunity laws in states across the country. The law provides immunity from arrest, charge and...
It’s illegal for most college students to drink alcohol. There are some who are 21 years old and older, but they are often seniors or even graduate students. Most freshmen are 18 and won’t be able to legally drink for the next three years. That said, it’s clear that...
By all accounts, identity theft is becoming increasingly common around the nation, but it appears to be a bigger threat for some Americans more than others. The financial website Wallethub recently ranked the 50 states (plus the District of Columbia) where residents...
We all watch TV dramas where petty theft earns a slap on the wrist, and DUIs are nothing more than minor hiccups. In real life, the line between a misdemeanor and a life-altering felony can be surprisingly blurry, especially in Georgia. Not knowing the full...
With most drunk driving arrests, the police officer sees something that leads them to suspect that the driver is impaired. Maybe that person is swerving back and forth, braking too frequently or driving without their headlights on at night. But with a sobriety...
