Convictions at trial may hinge on how concrete the evidence proving guilt is. Insufficient evidence could lead to charges getting dismissed or even dropped. Law enforcement frequently procures evidence during a search. Georgia law defines what makes a search legal. If...
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What are some common causes of truck accidents?
Tractor-trailers and semi-trucks remain familiar sights on roads all over the United States. Many drivers perform their duties exceptionally, but the chances of an accident involving a truck in Georgia increase when a driver acts negligently. Many causes for truck...
What is proximate cause?
If you get injured in Georgia and another person was at fault, you might be able to file a lawsuit. However, the injury alone doesn't guarantee that you'll win the case. You'll have to prove proximate cause to show that the other party is at fault for your injury....
The dangers of truck accidents
Georgia residents know that getting into a car crash can be devastating. Many of them are also aware that getting into a crash with the truck can be even more devastating. While car crashes involving cars versus cars or cars versus pedestrians can be devastating,...
How can truckers stay safe on the road?
Truck accidents in Georgia can be catastrophic for everyone involved. For people in another car, it can mean severe injuries and the loss of their vehicle. For truck drivers, it can mean the loss of their livelihood. While passenger vehicles have seen advances in...
Fatalities on the road continue to decline
The final numbers from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, confirmed that in 2019, overall traffic fatalities continued trending downward. The NHTSA concludes that just under 36,100 people died on the country’s roads in 2019, which is a 2%...
Georgia Supreme Court hears drug shooting appeal
Regardless of its seriousness, anyone accused of a crime possesses constitutional rights. The Georgia Supreme Court heard oral argument in one appeal involving a drug shooting conviction. Like other criminal cases, the Court’s ruling could impact the criminal defense...
Georgia truck crashes: Literally, a big accident catalyst
Spotlighting negative traffic-linked news relevant to south central Georgia and other parts of the state is of course not a pleasant task. Vehicle crash data does comprise important subject matter, though; the personal injury toll from motor vehicle accidents is a...
Is a public defender your best criminal defense option?
Criminal charges can upend nearly every aspect of your life, especially if those charges lead to a conviction. That’s why you need to be prepared to mount the most aggressive criminal defense possible given your circumstances. If your income is under a certain level,...
What are your windows for pursuing compensation after a crash?
After sustaining injuries in an auto accident, you likely sought medical treatment immediately. Yet, you may have yet to proceed with filing an insurance claim or taking legal action against the at-fault motorist. If this is the case, you may worry whether you are...