While being involved in a traffic stop can be stressful under any scenario, attempting to flee the scene and evade authorities might not always be in one’s best interests. Such a decision may only lead to increased suspicion of further wrongdoing and may also increase...
Georgia commercial vehicle drivers have a tough job. Many people do not fully understand the trials and hardships that truck drivers face on an almost daily basis. However, without them, most individuals would not be able to obtain the many products they want and need...
While having to address a criminal charge likely never hit your "bucket list" in life, it is now something with which you must contend. You may not think that the charges should apply to your situation or that some kind of misunderstanding resulted in your facing...
Being accused of involvement in unlawful behavior can be a stressful experience under any scenario. Even if a conviction is not obtained, allegations alone may be enough to diminish one’s reputation within the community and such concerns could have a lasting impact on...
When law enforcement agents receive complaints about the presence of unlawful activity, they have a duty to further investigate the matter. Being the subject of such an investigation can be intimidating enough as is, and those who stand accused of unlawful behavior...
In some cases, what one person views as suspicious behavior might not always seem out of sorts to someone else. Unfortunately, if authorities deem an act as suspicious, they may feel a duty to further investigate the matter. A recent incident in which suspicious...
The idea of being involved in a traffic stop can be scary and stressful under any circumstance. Those who face a similar scenario might not always know how best to respond to the scenario and they may not be aware of how their actions could affect the outcome of the...
“Your rights matter.” That simple assertion borrowed from an informed legal source addressing criminal allegations and defense might reasonably strike most Georgia readers of this blog post as being an elementary point. Still, it is a statement worth emphasizing in...
