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When the state pursues criminal charges against an individual, what happens next depends on the plea they enter. Many people accused of breaking the law plead guilty, which bypasses the criminal trial process. Even people who insist they are not guilty may enter a...
Police officers who suspect people of illegal activity generally start looking for evidence immediately. Suspicions of drunk driving often lead to traffic stops and then potentially to someone's arrest. A police officer who believes they have witnessed a driving under...
For many teenagers, obtaining a driver's license is a crucial rite of passage that helps them feel like an adult. For adults, a driver's license is often a necessity. Yet, the state considers driving a privilege rather than a right. Therefore, the courts can strip...
The Georgia criminal justice system aims to provide fair and just treatment to all individuals. Law enforcement commonly uses police lineups to identify suspects, but some criticize them and claim that the lineups have an inherent bias. Lineups usually consist of...
In 2014, the Supreme Court redefined cell phones. They deemed the devices as going beyond “technological convenience” into the realm of US citizens’ “privacies of life.” Law enforcement looking to access the data would need a search warrant. Fast forward to today....
A Georgia police officer who believes that you are operating your vehicle while impaired may initiate a traffic stop. Depending on what the officer finds during the traffic stop, you may be charged with driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol. Of course, just...
It is legal to have and use prescription drugs. They are controlled substances, but they’re not starkly illegal like many harder drugs. With the proper prescription, you can use them without fear of getting into any legal trouble. But does that mean that you can use...
As a truck driver or a commercial driver, you will pride yourself on your ability to drive competently, safely and efficiently. You'll view yourself as a responsible driver who takes the safety of others seriously. However, if you have recently been arrested on DUI...
