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What is Probable Cause for a DUI Stop in Georgia?
Probable cause is an important legal principle. It means a police officer or other law enforcement official can only stop and question you on a reasonable suspicion you have done something wrong. Police must have probable cause for a DUI stop in Georgia. In other...
Alcohol and Commercial Divers in Georgia
Truck drivers and other commercial drivers are held to a higher DUI standard in Georgia. Alcohol and commercial drivers is a serious issue that carries a stiff sentence. This is understandable. Driving an 80,000-pound truck carrying hazardous materials under the...
How Many Drinks does it take to Reach the Legal Limit in Georgia?
Georgia has a legal DUI limit of 0.08 percent blood/alcohol concentration. This refers to the percent of alcohol in a person's bloodstream. A BAC of 0.08 percent means that a driver’s blood supply contains one part alcohol for every 1000 parts blood. BAC readings mean...
When Police Make DUI Mistakes in Georgia
People who fail a breath test in Georgia often believe the Breathalyzer never lies. Nothing could be further from the truth. Breath tests are notoriously inaccurate. Blood tests have a higher degree of accuracy in gauging blood/alcohol concentration (BAC) but they are...
Georgia is one of The Strictest DUI States in the Nation
The authorities take driving under the influence of alcohol seriously in all states. However, Georgia is one of the strictest DUI states in the nation. Georgia was identified as one of the most no-nonsense DUI states in a recent survey in WalletHub. Researchers looked...
How Do Police Test for Drugged Driving?
Drugged driving is becoming a more serious concern across America after more states legalized recreational marijuana. The issue of drugged driving is a complicated one because there is no simple and straightforward test as in the case of drunk driving. According to...
Monsanto Faces More than 8,000 Lawsuits After Big Roundup Verdict
Thousands of people in Georgia use the weed killer Roundup in their yards. However, a big cancer lawsuit verdict last year made many people twice about the product. The Roundup verdict left the product’s manufacturer Monsanto facing more than 8,000 actions. A report...
The Role of Depositions and Mediation in a Georgia Car Accident Lawsuit
When you hire a personal injury lawyer in Georgia, you enter a legal process. An attorney can use various legal mechanisms to demand evidence and call on witnesses to testify under oath. Depositions and mediations play an important part in a car accident lawsuit in...
Fatal Garbage Truck Accident in Georgia Highlights Dangers of Bulky Trucks
Garbage and recycling trucks are some of the most dangerous vehicles on the roads of Georgia. These are very heavy vehicles with blind spots. Although they seldom travel at high speeds, they can be deadly on residential streets. Police are investigating a fatal...
Why Side-Impact Collisions in Georgia Are Serious Wrecks
Side-impact collisions in Georgia are some of the most serious wrecks on our roads. Even when they occur at low speeds, these crashes can be deadly. Side-impact collisions are also called broadside or T-bone wrecks. A side-impact accident occurs when the front of an...
What is Probable Cause for a DUI Stop in Georgia?
Probable cause is an important legal principle. It means a police officer or other law enforcement official can only stop and question you on a reasonable suspicion you have done something wrong. Police must have probable cause for a DUI stop in Georgia. In other...
What Are Georgia’s Arson laws?
Arson is the intentional setting of a fire. Under Georgia’s arson laws, the crime is charged as a felony. Three statutes cover the crime of arson in Georgia. First-degree arson carries the harshest penalties while third-degree arson has a lesser sentence. However, any...