Georgia law enforcement officers have many DUI detection tools. The first line of testing is often field sobriety testing. There are two categories of these tests: non-standardized and standardized. Today we will discuss standardized field sobriety tests. In specific,...
Right now, it is legal for registered patients to own low doses of THC oil in Georgia, but it is against the law to buy, sell or make it. When it comes to marijuana laws, it is easy to get in the weeds about what is legal and what is not. There are lots of names for...
Incidents of domestic violence on both men and women are quite common in the United States. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that 20 individuals per minute suffer a violent attack and may be seriously injured during the incident. However, those...
When prospective students of colleges in Georgia come to campus, the laws of the state still apply. If you get involved in DUI-related crimes, then you may also face relevant penalties. But can these penalties impact your college career? In short, yes they can....
Many people in Georgia enjoy going out for a night on the town or joining friends for dinner and cocktails. In order to stay safe while drinking, however, it is wise to plan for a way to get home if you have had too much alcohol to drive. Traditionally, people...
Some people in Georgia have certain medical needs that can only be met by using a syringe or a hypodermic needle to inject treatments. People who suffer from diabetes, for instance, require injections of insulin. But the problem with possessing or distributing a...
In Georgia, law enforcement is able to request anyone under suspicion of driving under the influence to submit to a blood alcohol test. It is more invasive than a breath test and is also considered to be more accurate. But just how accurate is it really? Is a 0.08...
When you face criminal charges in the Georgia legal system, you have the right to an attorney given to you by the U.S. Constitution. It helps make the legal system fair and ensures that you get a proper defense against charges. However, many people do not understand...
Most drivers are familiar with the breathalyzer test police officers may administer if they suspect drunk driving in Georgia. Some states have gone a step further by forcing drivers to install these devices in their vehicles. Drivers must then blow into them before...
Teens face daily struggles and stress. Social media pressures kids to look their best, participate in risky behavior and outperform their peers, which makes rejecting behaviors that may get them in trouble tougher. Even with Georgia laws that criminalize underage...