Author Archives: s.carlton

WHAT TO DO IF YOU WERE CAUGHT DRINKING AND DRIVING IN GEORGIA

Caught Drinking and Driving in Georgia The laws of Georgia prohibit drivers from operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher.  The BAC limit is … Read More

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HOW MANY DRINKS DOES IT TAKE TO REACH THE LEGAL LIMIT IN GA?

How Many Drinks Can I have Before I Reach the Legal Limit in Georgia There is no way to tell how many drinks your body can metabolize without causing an … Read More

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HOW LONG DOES ALCOHOL STAY IN THE BLOODSTREAM?

How Long Does Alcohol Stay in a Person’s Bloodstream How long alcohol stays in a person’s bloodstream has a direct effect upon a person’s blood alcohol level (BAC).  (BAC) is … Read More

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GUILTY PLEA MUST BE VOLUNTARY

Judge Not Allowed to Pressure a Defendant to Plead Guilty The Georgia Supreme Court reversed a defendant’s guilty plea conviction because the judge’s participation in the plea bargain process was … Read More

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FLAWED INDICTMENT

  Technical Problems With An Indictment An indictment is void to the extent that it fails to allege all the essential elements of the crime or crimes charged. See Davis v. … Read More

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