A simple misunderstanding narrowly avoided disastrous consequences at Buford Highway's intersection with Ga. 400 recently when a two-car accident left seven people injured, one hospitalized and one vehicle overturned. The accident occurred when a woman attempted to...
Cumming Criminal Defense Law Blog
Parking lot car accidents
Car accidents can happen anywhere and produce serious injuries and property damage, even in places you might not expect. Many people don't realize that one of the most common places for car accidents to occur is not on high-speed roadway, but in a boring old parking...
Should I hide evidence against me?
In general, it is unwise to hide evidence against you or lie to an officer. It is far wiser to simply ask to speak to an attorney and refuse to say anything else about the matter. Obstruction of justice is a term that gets thrown around in many different contexts,...
Do you drive drowsy?
With the amount of time and effort put into informing the public of the dangers of drunk or drugged driving, it's strange to realize that another kind of impaired driving receives only a fraction of that same attention. In the United States, many individuals suffer...
You may still face DUI charges if you pass a breathalyzer test
If you get pulled over for drunk driving, you should be very mindful of your behavior. Even in instances where you can demonstrate that your blood alcohol level does not exceed the legal limit, a police officer may still charge you with being "under the influence."...
Challenging the validity of field sobriety test results
Drunk driving charges are always a serious matter, and it is of course never legally advisable to get behind the wheel after you've been drinking. However, the field tests that an officer may use to determine whether or not you are driving drunk are not foolproof, and...
Can I go to jail for a bomb threat joke?
We are all living in complicated, dangerous times these days. Regardless of your political views or social positions, acts of terror can reach into homes and businesses and instill fear, even in those not physically affected. Because terrorism focuses on generating...
Protect yourself before you leave the scene of an accident
After you suffer a car accident, you may not always know when it is acceptable to leave the scene. Depending on the circumstances surrounding an accident, leaving the scene before it is appropriate may lead to criminal hit-and-run charges for fleeing the scene. Should...
Don’t accept weak injury settlements based on poor valuation
After you suffer an injury from a car accident, you may not know how to assess what your injury claim is actually worth. That may make it very difficult to determine how fair a given settlement offer actually is. Depending on who makes the offer and how quickly they...
Protecting your rights after a commercial truck accident
When a commercial truck is involved in an accident, an already complicated circumstance has the potential to grow much more complex. In many cases, the victims involved in the accident are not familiar with the legal issues at hand, and may not realize that crucial...
