Many people wrongly assume that anyone arrested on drug charges must be guilty. After all, the police had evidence to arrest you, and the prosecutor made a case. How could it be that you are, indeed, not guilty of the charges against you? But there are multiple ways...
Safety campaign launched to combat drunk driving
With the holidays just ahead next week, Georgia motorists should be aware that the annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign is now in full swing. This week, law enforcement officers issued warnings to all drivers that they face imminent arrest if they wind up...
Rebuttable presumption and its bearing on your DUI case
Imagine that law enforcement officers arrested you on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. This is your first offense; as such, it is a learning experience. You are about to discover unusual legal terms such as “rebuttal presumption.” How will this...
Could you run afoul of Georgia’s manufacturing drug laws?
When it comes to its drug laws, the state of Georgia doesn't play around. Drug laws are strict, and the penalties for convictions are severe. Unfortunately, it is entirely possible for an innocent person to get themselves into a situation where they get arrested for...
How might changes in DUI laws affect Georgians?
Recent changes to the evidentiary rules in driving while intoxicated (DUI) arrests can affect Georgia drivers' constitutional rights against self-incrimination. Known as the Elliott decision, this decision by the Georgia Supreme Court determined that it's...
Could you have suffered a surgical error?
If you wind up in the hospital for surgery, you depend on your surgeon to execute the procedure without causing you additional harm. But unfortunately, things can occur that are termed "never events" because if the proper protocols are followed, theoretically they...
How do different levels of alcohol affect driving ability?
Due to the risk of a crash, it is illegal in all 50 states to drive if you have a blood alcohol concentration level of .08% or above. But what if your BAC level is only .02% or .05%? Take a look at different levels to see how they affect your ability to drive safely....
Is it legal to buy and use kratom in Georgia?
Georgia has never been a state known for its lax drug laws. The police are eager to arrest those they suspect of drug use, possession and sales, and the courts will prosecute defendants without question. The opiate problem hasn't spared our state, either. Many addicts...
Beware of Thanksgiving DUI charges
As you make your Thanksgiving plans for later this month, don't forget to plan for a sober ride to and from all of the festivities. You certainly don't want to wind up with a drunk driving charge by getting behind the wheel after you've had a few drinks. One of the...
Were you misdiagnosed by a doctor?
Are you one of the approximately 12 million individuals in the United States who was misdiagnosed this year? Roughly half of those patients face severe harm as a result of their misdiagnoses. Not only can misdiagnoses delay proper treatment to be rendered, being...