Gwinnett County Criminal Defense Law Blog

It is no secret that Georgia roadways can be highly dangerous, especially in traffic-laden areas or when a negligent or reckless driver is behind the wheel. A grandmother of a teenage boy knows this all too well, as she grieves the sudden, unexpected loss of her grandson's life in a suspected drunk driving accident. She recently spoke about her grandson and how much she will miss him.

The incident took place on a recent Sunday night. A 21-year-old woman was deemed responsible for the young man's death. Police say they believe she struck and killed him, then wound up in a collision at a nearby intersection soon after. Her blood alcohol content level was reportedly more than double the legal limit.

Many Georgia residents use some form of social media. What began as a way to keep in touch with friends and loved ones has evolved into a platform for up-to-the-minute news. Many law enforcement entities have their own social media pages, but some of the posts may hurt innocent people. Recently, people arrested for various drug charges are likely in the midst of preparing to defend against the formal accusations.

A Georgia police department arrested over a dozen people on drug charges. The police did not suggest that any of the arrests were related to the others. They posted pictures of all those accused, with a brief description of the allegations, on the department's Facebook page. 

A Georgia man who says he did his best to help an elderly neighbor now finds himself in a serious legal situation. By all accounts, the elderly man often relied on his younger neighbor to assist him with various tasks and errands. Unfortunately, the man's close relationship with the elderly gentleman has put him in a position to prepare a legal defense against felony charges. 

The trouble began when the elderly man's bank alerted authorities to a list of online charges that seemed suspicious. After some investigation, it was quickly determined that the elderly man had not made the charges, nor was he aware that thousands of dollars had been spent without his authorization. When family members were asked for any clues that may lead police to an arrest, the younger Georgia man was quickly accused, due to his close relationship with the elderly gentleman, who by all accounts trusted the young man to help him. 

The holidays are a time to celebrate, and many Georgia residents like to do so with a favorite alcoholic beverage. Many major brands ramp up advertising efforts during the holiday season with commercials that feature familiar Christmas carols, characters from nostalgic cartoons, football fans, and scenes of family and friends gathered by a cozy fire. During the holidays, alcohol sales traditionally spike because many shoppers like to give a favorite spirit as a gift. One thing that may put a damper on a person's festive fun is being accused of drunk driving.

By law, the legal BAC, short for blood alcohol content, is 0.08 for drivers over 21 years of age. For drivers under 21, the limit drops to 0.02. The penalty for a first offense is up to a year in jail.