Everybody agrees that distracted driving is a major problem on America's highways. However, not everybody recognizes what distraction looks like. For example, most American drivers would agree that a teenager attempting to post a picture to social media while driving...
Month: April 2021
What are standardized field sobriety tests?
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...
How does Georgia define drug paraphernalia?
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...
Almost 30% of semitruck crashes involve air brake failure
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...
Cocaine use spikes among Georgia college students
Cocaine is a stimulant drug that is potent and highly addictive. It is a Schedule II controlled substance, and its use is illegal in almost every context. Cocaine is one of the most commonly abused drugs in Georgia and also one of the most dangerous. In 2016, the...
What qualifies as a catastrophic injury?
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...
How do breath testing devices generate readings?
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,...
Types of Georgia theft crimes
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...
