The Georgia open container law generally prohibits consumption of alcohol and possession of open alcoholic beverage containers in motor vehicles on public highways. The offense is often associated with a DUI charge. If you face an open container law… Read More

If you receive a speeding ticket in Georgia, the state’s super speeder law imposes an additional $200 fine on top of the other fines and penalties, if you are convicted of exceeding 85 mph on a major highway or 75 mph on a two-lane road. Failure to… Read More

The State of Georgia classifies non-felony traffic violations as misdemeanors, rather than as a lesser offense. State courts may impose probation as part of sentencing for any misdemeanor. If you are placed on misdemeanor probation as part of the sen… Read More

An arrest is often a stressful and traumatic experience. The experience can be confusing, and it may be hard to know what to do. If you understand your rights and know how to exercise them, that knowledge can help you avoid confusion and get the help… Read More

The Georgia Criminal Code establishes certain offenses as Reckless Conduct. If you face a reckless conduct charge, getting help from an experienced criminal defense attorney is essential to avoid potential jail time and a fine, as well as the broader… Read More

Individuals facing a Georgia DUI charge sometimes wonder whether the arrest is invalid because police did not immediately read the driver their Miranda rights. While failure to provide the Miranda warning can be the basis for challenging evidence in… Read More

In the State of Georgia, reckless driving and aggressive driving are two separate and different traffic offenses. Both are serious charges that can result in a significant fine and jail time, as well as points on your driving record. Either offense m… Read More

Under Georgia motor vehicle laws, the offense of homicide by vehicle — commonly called vehicular homicide — occurs when the driver of a motor vehicle unintentionally causes an accident that results in the death of another person. The consequences… Read More