Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can You Get a DUI on Private Property in Georgia?
Most folks believe that DUI laws in Georgia are applicable only to public roads and highways. This misleads people into believing that if they drive under the influence on private property, including parking lots, private driveways, or private roads, they will not be arrested for DUI. This is not the case in Georgia. Georgia’s… Read More »
Can You Be Convicted of DUI Without a Breath or Blood Test in Georgia?
Many Georgians believe that a prosecutor cannot prove DUI without either a breath or blood test that shows the defendant’s BAC. Although chemical tests provide very strong evidence against the defendant, they are not necessary to prove DUI in Georgia. In certain cases, the prosecutor might try to prove DUI without chemical tests. If… Read More »
Delta-8, Delta-9, and THC-A Arrests in Georgia: When Legal Products Lead to Criminal Charges
During the last few years, hemp-based products, including Delta-8 THC, Delta-9 THC, and THC-A, have grown very popular in Georgia. Consumers buy those products from smoke shops, grocery stores, and even online, unaware that, in some cases, they might still get into legal trouble for possession of those substances. Since most of those products… Read More »
Can Prescription Medications Lead to a Georgia Drug Trafficking Charge?
When the phrase “drug trafficking” comes up, people usually think of huge amounts of cocaine, heroin, meth, or other illegal drugs. Yet in Georgia, you can actually face criminal charges for trafficking certain prescription drugs, too. This means that people could end up being charged with felonies even though the drugs were initially made… Read More »
Can You Be Arrested for DUI While Sleeping in Your Vehicle?
Most folks know that drinking and driving can lead to DUI in Georgia. This is why many people have resorted to what they think is a good choice: pull over, park the car, and sleep until they are fit to drive. While this is the safer choice, many folks don’t realize that they can… Read More »
Drug-Free Zone Charges in Georgia: Why Location Can Make a Drug Case Worse
A Georgia drug charge can escalate greatly based on its location at the time of the crime. There are some circumstances wherein prosecutors can pursue additional measures when the offense happened within the boundaries of a particular area referred to as a drug-free zone. Surprisingly, many do not know that location can make your… Read More »
DUI in a Parked Car in Georgia: Can You Be Charged Without Driving?
It is a common misconception that you cannot be charged with DUI unless you’re caught driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol by law enforcement. But, it’s worth noting that in Georgia, it is possible to be charged with DUI even if you’re not behind the wheel of the vehicle but simply parked… Read More »
DUI With a Child Passenger in Georgia: How One Arrest Can Become Multiple Charges
While being arrested for DUI in Georgia is a very serious matter in itself, things can turn even more serious if a child is present in the car. Drivers who have been found guilty of driving under the influence and transporting a child could be facing criminal charges other than DUI alone. These kinds… Read More »
Can Police Search Your Car After Smelling Marijuana in Georgia?
Marijuana odor traffic stops frequently result in vehicle searches and drug possession arrests. Nonetheless, recent revisions in hemp laws at both the state and federal levels have resulted in some legal gray areas regarding the circumstances under which a police officer can legally search a car based on odor alone. Marijuana odor traffic stops… Read More »
What Happens to Your Driver’s License After a DUI Arrest in Georgia?
A DUI arrest in Georgia can lead to automatic consequences against your driver’s license, even when there is no resolution yet to your criminal proceedings. What drivers don’t know is that the license consequences can start even without a criminal case. Knowing what happens after your arrest for DUI will allow you to take… Read More »