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It's easy to feel like you're the one who messed up after a traffic stop. The flashing lights, the questions and the feeling of being scrutinized—it's a lot. But here's something important to remember: police officers can make mistakes, too. And when those mistakes...
Getting pulled over by the police is nerve-wracking. Your heart races, your palms sweat, and it's easy to feel like you need to explain yourself or talk your way out of the situation. But in a DUI stop, what you say can be used against you. Knowing what not to say can...
Most of our readers in Georgia probably know that the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects them against unlawful search and seizure. However, what most people don’t know is that the development of constitutional case law through U.S. Supreme Court...
Driving too fast, running a red light or forgetting to use a turn signal are all behaviors that technically break the law. However, Georgia does not treat those traffic violations as crimes worthy of prosecution. Instead, police officers simply issue citations when...
Many members of the armed services probably already know that what happens while they are off duty and off base can still come back to haunt them in their military careers. The military has the authority to punish servicemembers for their behavior in the civilian...
Many people in Georgia who are arrested for driving under the influence are unaccustomed to being in trouble with the law. They simply want to move beyond the case as quickly as possible without an extended trial and the potential for harsh penalties. One option is to...
Lots of people wind up facing criminal charges related to domestic violence. Family life can be stressful, and what starts as some friction between spouses or other family members can end with an otherwise productive citizen with no criminal history getting charged...
It’s unlawful to have an open container of any alcoholic beverage inside a motor vehicle in most U.S. states. Generally referred to as open container laws, some states might also have their own specific provisions. Some jurisdictions might allow passengers to hold an...
Family conflicts, especially during divorce, could affect court proceedings and decisions. Sometimes, the court requires mediation and extensive evaluations before determining the appropriate action. Still, the judge must remain unwavering even in complex cases that...
Most people think they know their rights – at least when it comes to those mentioned in the Miranda Warning. After all, every legal drama on television makes a big show of officers slapping on the cuffs and saying, “You have the right to remain silent…” at the same...