Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) are serious criminal offenses with potentially severe and lasting consequences. From significant legal penalties to damage to one’s personal and professional reputation, the impacts of a DUI or DWI conviction can reverberate across nearly every facet of an individual’s life. Therefore, […]
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense that carries severe consequences and requires a strategic approach to defense. As a leading Northeast Georgia law firm, Hanks, Ballard & Barth is dedicated to providing top-notch legal assistance to clients in Monroe, GA, and Walton County facing DUI charges. Our informative blog series is designed […]
DUI stands for “driving under the influence,” which is a crime in many countries. It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08 or higher. A DUI is also referred to as a DWI (driving while intoxicated) or an OVI (operating a vehicle while impaired). That said, DUI […]
The Miranda Rights are designed to protect a suspect’s Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. To invoke this right, a suspect must first be aware of it. The Miranda Warning advises suspects that they have the right to remain silent and that anything they say can and will be used against them in a court of […]
When you or a loved one has been accused of a crime of any type, it can be a very frightening and stressful situation. Whether it is a misdemeanor or felony, the consequences can still be severe and have a very serious, negative impact on your life. The local, state and federal criminal justice system […]