Failure to maintain lane GA means not keeping your vehicle entirely within a single lane or changing lanes without first ensuring it’s safe to do so. This traffic offense is defined under OCGA 40-6-48 (OCGA Failure to Maintain Lane). A common reason GA police pull you over for this traffic…
DUI less safe in Georgia means being charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that it is less safe for the person to drive, even if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is below 0.08%. For drivers under 21 years of age the BAC limit…
What is driving in the gore? Is cutting through the gore illegal? The “gore” is the area of convergence between two lanes of traffic, typically found between a highway lane and an entrance or exit ramp. It is usually marked by white lines and is intended to help organize traffic…
O.C.G.A. §16-4-8 is the Georgia statute that defines the criminal offense of conspiracy to commit a crime. The conspiracy itself is a separate crime from the underlying offense. Here are the key points about this law: Definition: A person commits conspiracy in Georgia when they, together with one or more…
According to Georgia Code § 16-7-22, a person commits criminal damage to property in the first degree when they: Knowingly and without authority interfere with any property in a manner that endangers human life, or Knowingly and without authority, by force, violence, or electronic means, interfere with the operation of…
In Georgia, cities and municipalities can make their own laws called local ordinances. A city ordinance violation is not considered a misdemeanor or felony, but it is still a punishable offense under state law. During your arraignment, you or your criminal defense lawyer will enter a plea at your first…
Per Georgia Code § 16-6-4, child molestation is defined as an individual performing any unethical or inappropriate act towards, in the vicinity of, or with a minor under 16 years old, with the aim of stimulating or fulfilling the sexual cravings of either the minor or the individual, or Through…
In Georgia, burglary is characterized as the illegal entry or staying within a building with the intention to carry out a felony or robbery inside. Important points: This theft crime can occur without breaking in – entering through an unlocked door without permission is still illegal. A burglary happens when…
Georgia passed a new weapon carry law on April 12, 2022. This law allows people to carry handguns in public without needing permits issued. The law applies to those who are lawful weapons carriers. A “lawful weapons carrier” is defined as: Anyone eligible for a weapons carry license under Georgia…
A bench warrant in GA is a legal order issued by a judge that authorizes law enforcement to arrest and detain an individual who has failed to comply with a court order or appear for a scheduled court date. Here are the key points about bench warrants in Georgia: Bench…