We receive this question fairly often regarding the super speeder speeding law in Georgia so we wanted to post it online for our readers. Here are a couple of typical situations and how we would answer. Question: I just moved to Georgia. I keep hearing about...
I think we all agree that getting a traffic ticket is frustrating. Yet most of us have had one at some point in our lives. We are running late, we go a little fast and just like that, we get a speeding ticket. It's so annoying because we knew...
I am often the designated driver because I don’t drink. Can I get in trouble if my passenger has an open beer? We see this question often. Georgia is very serious about drinking and driving. Although being a designated driver is appreciated, do...
Are police still required to say something when they arrest you? If so, is that the Miranda rights amendment? When a person is placed into custody or is no longer free to leave, the police must read the person their "rights". Those rights are what is collectively...
We often get calls asking "Does a traffic ticket count as an arrest?", or "Does the traffic ticket go on your record?". We are going to answer these questions by explaining how traffic stops work in Georgia. In Georgia, a traffic ticket is NOT an arrest, but it is...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4wrkjsq2lc In the video above, Savannah workers’ compensation attorney Ty Wilson answers the question: WHAT BENEFITS AM I ENTITLED TO UNDER WORKERS' COMPENSATION?, The video provides information for general use as everyone's...
It is very common for drivers who are cited for speeding to want to simply pay the ticket, believing that this will be the end of the ordeal. Sometimes, it is not that simple and this is where an experienced criminal defense lawyer for traffic tickets in Georgia...
It's hard to think back to a time when we did not have a phone in our cars and trucks. We have become so accustomed to being available 24 hours of the day to family, friends, work and social media. However, an alarming statistic showed that most accidents were...
Lawyers are often asked about whether someone should represent themselves. This type of question comes up at parties, reunions and even family dinners. It goes something like this: "I have a friend (it's ALWAYS a friend), who was arrested, given a ticket, is...
Georgia Bail Bond Process The bonding process in Georgia can be confusing. The purpose of a "bond" is to provide a financial guarantee that you will return to court for all of your appearances until your case is completed or dismissed. You, or a family member,...
Imagine the following: You are driving home back home after spending a long, relaxing day at the beach. It's a luxury you rarely get so you are completely lost in the drive home. About half the way home, you see blue lights in your rear view mirror. You pull...
The article today comes straight from our clients over many years. The question is a popular one: "The insurance adjuster has asked me how much I want to settle the claim for. How Much Do I Want To Settle For? How do I come about with determining what value to...
