The state of Georgia permits warrantless DUI checkpoints, so there could come a point when you find yourself face to face with a police officer. There are many steps you can take to protect your legal rights as you arrive at and proceed through a checkpoint. Here’s...
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Steps to take if you’re pulled over for suspicion of DUI
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious crime, which is why police all over the country are cracking down more than ever before. If you’re pulled over for suspicion of DUI, knowing which steps to take (and what to avoid) can help protect your...
Georgia’s hemp law creates confusion over marijuana prosecution
Last May, Georgia adopted the Hemp Farming Act, which legalized the growth and sale of hemp products. Both hemp and marijuana come from cannabis but are structurally different and used for various purposes. Hemp contains minimal amounts of THC, which is the substance...
BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE- BOATING PRIVILEGES
What happens to your privilege to boat if you get arrested for boating under the influence? Allow me to explain the boating law specifically regarding automatic suspension of your boating privileges. When the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has placed you under...
Boat Safely and Know the Law
Boating is great summer pastime in the sweltering Georgia heat, but knowing the law is crucial. For suspects 21 or over, the Implied Consent Notice follows similar guidelines to those of a DUI. Georgia law requires that you must submit to a state administered chemical...
What to Expect During a BUI Field Sobriety Test
Although BUI’s are less known than regular DUI’s, an individual is still evaluated with similar field sobriety tests. During the tests, the officer will be evaluating the individual’s performance by looking for certain clues. These clues might provide the officer...
A Real Second Chance
Georgia’s General Assembly has always been actively looking for new ways to reintegrate offenders back into society by allowing them chances at normal lives such as finding a stable job. Now you’ve probably heard of sealing records under Georgia’s “First Offender...
Nueva Ley manos libres de Georgia, lo que debe saber
1 de julio marca el primer día que la nueva ley manos libres de Georgia, también conocida como la nueva ley de la cámara de representantes o legislación 673, entra en vigor. Aunque usted puede haber oído acerca de esta nueva ley de paso o en las noticias, conductores...
Georgia’s New Hands-Free Law: What to Know
July 1st marks the first day that Georgia’s new hands-free law, also known as House Bill 673, goes into effect. Although you may have heard about this new law in passing or on the news, drivers everywhere have been scrambling to figure out what they can or cannot do...
MEDICAID AND TRUSTS: What You Need to Know
Trust Formation: Medicaid Planning Forming a trust, or more broadly planning an estate, can be tricky business. The core intention is to take care of your loved ones, and the last thing anyone wants in this process is a mistake or misunderstanding that leads to...