There are several concerning penalties possible after a driving under the influence (DUI) arrest in Georgia. You may spend the night in jail, in addition to being at risk of future incarceration. There will be fines and court costs, as well as increased insurance...
The potential penalties for driving under the influence
Georgia law prohibits anyone from operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If an officer believes that you are driving while impaired, you may be taken into custody. In the event that you are convicted of DUI, you could be subject to a...
Protecting your company when an ex-employee steals trade secrets
Maybe your company uses a proprietary method to refine materials which makes it easier, faster or cheaper for you to turn out products than others in the same industry. Perhaps you found a way to commercialize your grandmother's locally-famous cookie recipe, which has...
New PSA hopes to explain the consequences of illegal gun possession
Illegal gun possession has been an issue that has come up more than once in Georgia, and it is a significant enough problem that the Peyton Anderson Foundation has decided to work with the Federal Defenders for the Middle District of Georgia and the U.S. Attorney’s...
‘Operation Taking Care of Business’ leads to multiple arrests in Georgia
Nearly 50 people have been caught in a net that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation called “Operation Taking Care of Business.” The 11-month drug trafficking investigation has resulted in extensive charges that involve both weapons, drugs and violations of the...
Can I refuse a breathalyzer in Georgia?
When you see those red and blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror and hear the whoop of the police siren as the cop car pulls you over, it can be a stressful moment — especially if the scent of alcohol is still on your breath. It’s been a while since you had...
What is ‘crossing the guard line’ in Georgia?
If you’ve never heard the term “crossing the guard line,” you aren’t alone. It’s used to describe the specific action of entering some kind of correctional building -- whether jail or prison -- with guns, alcohol or drugs in your possession. The law is aimed at...
The hefty price of a drug conviction in Georgia
Were you caught with a few packages of edible marijuana products? Did the police search your car and turn up a small amount of meth or a bottle of Oxycontin pills that you bought on the black market? A drug conviction seems like it should be a relatively minor crime,...
What to know about bail and bonds in Georgia
If you’v been arrested, you naturally hope you can get out of jail while your case is pending. Depending on the charges you’re facing and the judge handling the initial hearing, you may be offered bail. Here’s what you need to know about how bail and bonds work in our...
Georgia ranks 3rd for strict DUI penalties
Every day in the United States, nearly 30 people die in drunk-driving crashes according to the latest National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics. DUI crashes caused more than 10,000 fatalities in 2017, amounting to one death every 48 minutes....
