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If you have been drinking, you may find yourself worrying about your blood alcohol concentration before you get in the car. For most drivers, the legal limit is 0.08%. That may mean that you can still drive after having one drink without violating this limit. But if...
Many drug crimes specifically involve prohibited substances. People acquire drugs that are against the law to possess or consume. If they get caught with those drugs, they are then at risk of criminal prosecution. Other times, criminal charges might involve controlled...
A momentary lapse, a misunderstood reimbursement or a bookkeeping mix‑up can quickly be painted as "stealing from a church." But is every allegation of taking church funds automatically a felony? Not necessarily. Understanding theft by conversion In Georgia,...
When it comes to sexual activity in the state of Georgia, the law has established the age of consent at 16. This means that an adult who has sexual contact with someone who is under 16 years old could then be charged with statutory rape. Notably, consent to that...
Maybe your recent arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) was just a fluke — you should have declined that refill on your glass of wine when drinking on an empty stomach, perhaps. But could it be a sign of a more serious struggle to stay sober from drugs and...
People may underestimate the risk involved in property crimes. Theft offenses are not always misdemeanors. State prosecutors can bring felony charges against people accused of theft offenses in several circumstances. Sometimes, aggravating factors, such as a breach of...
If you take a breath test during a traffic stop and it shows that you have a BAC that is over 0.08%, you are likely going to be arrested on impaired driving charges. This is the level where the court can presume you are impaired because your intoxication has reached a...
When you hear the terms “assault” and “battery,” they’re often used interchangeably. In everyday conversation, the two can get lumped together, creating confusion about what each actually involves. The truth is that while assault and battery both relate to physical...
Being questioned by police officers is a stressful situation, but it should be handled carefully. One way that people can protect their interests is to invoke their Miranda rights. These rights include the right to remain silent and to speak to an attorney, both of...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are sometimes levied after collisions. They can also be the result of erratic driving. Some people even get arrested for alleged drunk driving after a traffic stop for an unrelated issue. Many motorists want to resolve DUI...