Blood tests are one of several ways – including urine, breath, and field sobriety tests–that a police officer can check to see if a driver is driving under the influence. Georgia law treats chemical tests–or blood, urine, and breath tests – differently than field sobriety tests. Keep reading to learn more about blood tests, whether […]
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Many people seeking help from a criminal defense attorney have never been charged with a crime before. Under Georgia criminal law, people who fall into this category are called “first-offenders.” Understandably, people want to know if they can receive lighter punishments if they qualify as “first-offenders.” Keep reading to learn about first-offender treatment in Georgia
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Last week, Athens-Clarke County became the latest Georgia jurisdiction to decriminalize possession of less than one (1) ounce of marijuana. Keep reading to learn more about what this means for Athens-Clarke County residents. So is weed legal in Athens now? The short answer is no, weed is not legal in Athens. There’s a difference between
According to 11 Alive, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources made 31 arrests for Boating Under the Influence over Memorial Day weekend. That’s more than double the number from last year. One of those arrests resulted from a crash that killed five people on the Wilmington River. Many people do not realize that Boating Under the Influence
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Every holiday season, Georgia sees a spike in DUI arrests. This is due in part to widespread use of police roadblocks. Different agencies may call them different things – DUI Checkpoints, Vehicle Safety Checkpoints, etc. But the way the function is basically the same: police stop every vehicle and check for certain things. Click here to
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In the past week or so, the story of the woman who was held in jail for three months after Monroe County deputies mistook cotton candy in her vehicle for methamphetamines has been all over the news. This story provides valuable insight into the Georgia criminal justice system and the importance of retaining counsel in
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The law can be confusing, especially since there are so many overlapping laws. This is especially true when these overlapping laws conflict with each other. For example, when you are located in, for example, the City of Newnan, you are subject to the laws of Newnan, the laws of the State of Georgia, and the laws
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Last week, Governor Deal signed into law a new bill that expands the number of Georgians who are able to legally use cannabis oil to treat certain medical conditions. Click here to read to full text of the bill as it was signed into law. Cannabis oil has been legal for a very small number
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Georgia has seen an economic boon in recent years, as companies flock to the metro area and local populations continue to soar. Despite these changes, one thing remains the same: the ongoing battle over marijuana in Georgia and its legality (or illegality). There’s a lot of confusion and misinformation about marijuana legalization and decriminalization. Though
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