If you are on your way home from a night out with friends and approach a line of cars behind a police car’s flashing lights, it is probably a DUI checkpoint where police officers stop drivers to check for signs of intoxication. This can be an unnerving experience, whether you are completely sober or you had a few drinks several hours ago. While this can be an inconvenience, particularly if you have not had anything to drink all night, DUI checkpoints are an essential tool for discouraging motorists from drunk driving. In Georgia, it is entirely legal to conduct DUI checkpoints, provided t ..read more

Whether you are a newly licensed driver or you have years or even decades of experience behind the wheel, all motorists are responsible for understanding and following the rules of the road. In addition to following the speed limit, using your signal when necessary, and avoiding unsafe driving behaviors like distracted or drowsy driving, motorists are expected to understand the merging laws, particularly when driving on a busy highway. Failure to do so can result in a severe car accident. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, certain merging accidents can be difficult to prove since ..read more

If you are injured in a car accident, the expenses will start to accumulate very quickly, from the cost of repairing your vehicle to the hospital bills and other medical expenses, as well as lost wages if your injury prevents you from being able to return to work. However, if the other motorist was at fault, you may be entitled to financial compensation by filing a personal injury lawsuit against the other driver. An experienced car accident lawyer will assist you. If you suffered serious injuries, property damage, and other losses in a car accident that the other motorist caused, you may be e ..read more

Speeding is one of the most common causes of serious, yet preventable, car accidents. In addition to being a traffic violation, speeding can increase the severity of a car accident due to the extreme force of impact. All motorists are responsible for obeying the rules of the road, which includes following the speed limit at all times. Unfortunately, too many motorists routinely exceed the speed limit despite the known dangers, including the increased risk of a high-speed collision. If you or someone you know suffered a serious injury in a car accident that was caused by another motorist who wa ..read more

If you have been charged with a crime in the United States, you are considered innocent until proven guilty in the eyes of the law. This principle is based on the belief that allowing a guilty person to remain free is preferable to convicting or imprisoning someone innocent. To establish guilt, the prosecution has the burden of proving, beyond a reasonable doubt, that you committed the crime. To do this, the District Attorney’s office must produce enough evidence to prove your guilt and establish grounds for a conviction. However, if the prosecution fails to meet the burden of proof and y ..read more

If you were involved in a car accident and your vehicle was damaged, you will need to have your car repaired. In extreme cases, you may need to replace your vehicle if it was totaled in the accident. Either way, in the days or weeks it takes to get an estimate and have the repairs completed, you will need an alternate mode of transportation to get around. Depending on the number of days or weeks that your car is in the shop, the costs of a rental vehicle can accumulate quickly. Fortunately, if the other motorist involved in the accident was at fault, you will not have to pay the costs of ..read more

If you were legally required to register as a sex offender, you know that it can hurt your ability to get a job, find a decent place to live, and maintain relationships with family and friends. In Georgia, the sex offender registration statute requires registration for life. However, depending on several factors, you may file a petition to be removed from the sex offender registry. You should contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer to help you navigate this process, ensure your legal rights are protected, and petition the court. When Can I Request to Be Removed From the Sex Offender Reg ..read more

Sitting in heavy traffic, getting cut off by another driver, or being stuck behind a motorist driving well below the speed limit can be frustrating, but it is not an excuse to engage in aggressive driving behaviors. Unlike other examples of negligent driving, aggressive driving is considered a criminal offense in Georgia. According to law, anyone who commits the offense of aggressive driving is guilty of an aggravated misdemeanor, which can have severe legal consequences. If you were injured in a car accident that involved an aggressive driver, you may seek financial compensation. A dedicated ..read more

Car accidents are the leading cause of death among teenagers, which is a sobering statistic for parents of newly licensed teen drivers. Inexperience, coupled with the fact that teens are more likely to engage in risky behavior like speeding and reading or sending a text message, make teens more likely to be involved in a severe car accident. Fortunately, you can do several things to ensure your teen driver understands some of the leading causes of car accidents and the steps they should take to avoid them. What Are the Main Causes of Car Accidents Involving Teen Drivers? In Georgia, you have t ..read more

Parking lot car accidents are fairly common, particularly in busy lots or garages. While these accidents are often relatively minor fender-benders, they can cause serious injuries, especially if a pedestrian is involved. Depending on the details of the accident, it may or may not be clear who is liable. Determining liability will depend on whether both vehicles were moving at the time of the accident and which car had the right of way. For example, if a driver hits a stationary vehicle, and the stationary car is legally parked, the driver that hit the parked car would be at fault. If two vehic ..read more