Drugs
Blood Tests in Georgia DUI Cases
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 [...]
First Offender and Drug Cases in Georgia
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.” [...]
Athens-Clarke County Decriminalizes Possession of Less Than One Ounce of Marijuana
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 [...]
Boating Under the Influence Crackdown: What You Need To Know About BUI
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 [...]
A Few Notes on Holiday Roadblocks
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, [...]
Guilty Until Proven Innocent?
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 [...]
Georgia’s Marijuana Laws: “Decriminalization” and what it means
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 [...]
Medical Marijuana: What It Means for Georgia Drivers
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 [...]
Marijuana Laws in Atlanta: Slow to Burn Out
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: [...]