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Officers may use field sobriety tests when checking for your sobriety level. Of these tests, they have two separate options. Will they use a non-standardized field sobriety test, or a standardized one? What are the differences between these two tests? Does the type...
Georgia law does not limit drug prohibitions to only controlled substances. The law also forbids you from possessing property known as drug paraphernalia. If convicted of having one or more kinds of paraphernalia, you could serve time in prison and pay fines. Like...
Commercial trucks need reliable brake systems when traveling down steep Georgia hills, but many of today’s commercial truck wrecks result from issues within a truck’s air brake system. Air brakes often fail in two ways, with one method of failure proving more common...
It goes without saying that some injuries are more serious than others. While most all injuries you sustain cause you pain and require you to spend time away from work recovering, only a few rise to the level of catastrophic. The Lawyer Monthly reports that, although...
After a drunk driving arrest in Georgia, you might think you have few options but to accept the consequences that a conviction may bring. Evidence such as a breath test implying your intoxication may seem insurmountable. However, depending on the nature of the test,...
Georgia recognizes different types of theft crimes in addition to theft by taking, or depriving someone of his or her personal property. Understanding the laws and potential penalties can help someone facing these charges determine the appropriate actions. Review the...
You have a serious injury following a collision with a car, motorcycle or truck. Perhaps you lost a loved one in the crash. Bills are piling up, but your injury is preventing you from returning to your job. You may feel capable of settling your injury claim on your...
Distracted driving exists as an umbrella term that encompasses many different actions. For example, texting while driving is a form of distraction, and so is drowsy driving. Unlike texting while driving, drowsy driving does not get as much media attention. Still,...
Did you know that drowsy driving is one of the most common deadly driving behaviors today? Experts believe that these statistics are set to continue their rise in coming years. This is particularly true within certain industries. For example, the trucking industry...
Staying safe on the roadway while driving around trucks requires an understanding of the unique blind spots that these large vehicles have. They often differ greatly from a passenger vehicle. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration explains that due to its...
