When you can’t convince a friend to be a designated sober driver, you still have options when it comes to setting up a sober ride home. In fact, whether you had plans to drink with friends or simply drank more than anticipated at the bar, you can lean on public...
Month: May 2020
Juvenile being tried as an adult
There are many cases when a minor commits a crime and instead of having his or her case tried in juvenile court, the minor is tried as an adult. For many, this can be a hard-hitting reality, but it is important to know what measures can be taken to further understand...
Know your rights when stopped by police in Georgia
Whether pulled over while driving or approached on the street, interactions with police officers are tense affairs. When police stop an individual, they do so out of a concern for safety and may try to intimidate suspects into revealing incriminating information....
Juvenile charging and the criminal process: Yes, it is different
Many people believe that the criminal justice system is one overarching process that treats all alleged wrongdoers the same. Put another way: It is a common assumption that any two defendants charged with similar actions will be treated the same in a Georgia...
The problem with breathalyzers
Let's say you are driving home after having dinner and a couple of drinks (2) with some friends. It had been a while since your last drink, you have drunk some water and feel fine to drive. While we shouldn't drive, it's a reality that happens from time to time for...
