Gwinnett County Criminal Defense Law Blog

You are a proud parent of a teenager. You remember the day you brought your baby home from the hospital. You watched that baby grow into a toddler that crawled and then walked. Now, that baby is about to turn 16. With this special birthday comes the opportunity for your teen to get their driver’s license.

You are excited for this opportunity, but you also worry. Stories about distracted and reckless teen drivers come up in the news often. You’ve chatted with your child about distracted driving, but it would be beneficial to explain reckless driving to them as well.

Gwinnett County residents may know that facing criminal charges in Georgia can be a stressful experience. During an arrest, the behavior of a suspect may influence the legal outcome for the person accused. Even for adults, it can be difficult to determine how to react when law enforcement makes contact to accuse someone of a crime. Recently, a 12-year-old boy found himself facing a situation that resulted in felony charges after an incident at a local mall. 

The boy had achieved a level of fame as a young musician, even appearing on a popular television show to showcase his talents. In an attempt to begin a career in the music industry, the boy, with the help of family members, attempted to make and sell his own CDs. He was reportedly warned he was not allowed to sell them inside a local mall. 

Georgia drivers likely know that driving while intoxicated is a serious accusation. People who get pulled over under suspicion of drinking and driving may try to avoid admitting they are under the influence. Some drivers, however, do the right thing and cooperate with officers. Even when people admit they have broken the law with regards to drinking and driving, drunk driving legal defense attorneys can still strive to mitigate the potential consequences their clients may face. 

Recently, a Georgia driver was stopped by officers after driving erratically. He admitted to the officers that he had been drinking. The man was described as remorseful and did not even want to try a field sobriety test.