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...
When college students use illegal drugs – or illegally use prescription medication – they often do it recreationally or socially. Much like alcohol, they use these substances at parties and social gatherings. But there’s another classification of drugs that are often...
When a driver gets pulled over by the police under the suspicion that they are drunk driving, the police may ask the driver to step out of the car to do field sobriety tests. Field sobriety tests are physical examinations that can help the police gather evidence to...
There’s an adage that goes, “Finders, keepers; losers, weepers.” It refers to the premise that if someone finds an unclaimed or lost item, they can keep it for themselves. While this might sound like a reasonable enough rule, it’s a criminal offense in Georgia to...
College life is known for its adventurous spirit. This is a time when students explore new horizons and experiences. However, the same spirit may lead to students knowingly or unknowingly crossing legal boundaries. This action may potentially result in criminal...
If you know little else about the U.S. criminal justice system, you still probably have some idea of what it means to be issued a “Miranda Warning.” Thanks to mainstream television and movies, almost everybody is familiar with the advisement that begins, “You have the...
Drivers have a responsibility to operate their vehicles safely. Anyone who drives recklessly jeopardizes not only their own lives but also the lives of other drivers, pedestrians and even passengers. Operating a vehicle while drunk is one such reckless behavior, which...
When you break the law, the courts assess relevant factors before receiving appropriate punishments for the crime you committed. In Georgia, the crime categories – either a misdemeanor or a felony – vary depending on the severity of penalties. In comparison, a...
Freedom comes at a cost, which for prisoners means an unwavering commitment to breaking the cycle of crime in exchange for retaining parole. Parole is a conditional freedom afforded to qualified offenders in which they serve their remaining sentence with the rest of...
Getting arrested on a drunk-driving charge is never fun. But it can be an especially big problem if you already have a DUI conviction (or two) on your record. Then the potential penalties you would face if convicted start shooting up, and your priors do not have to...
