ICE CREAM IN YOUR POCKET?
You Can’t Even Make Up These Strange Food Rules
Finger-Licking Fun … or Else! On the subject of making a mess with food items, eating chicken with your hands can be a sticky thrill, and is the only way to partake in poultry eating without running a-fowl of the law in Gainesville, Georgia. If you want to enjoy tasty chicken in that city, stock up on wet wipes and skip the knife and fork, as eating it with utensils is a crime. Although the ordinance
When it comes to state laws about food, specific provisions on the books from past years may leave a funny taste in your mouth and potentially get you in a heap of trouble if you break them. This fact is especially true in parts of the South, where your lunch order may need to come with a side of legal advice. Cones and Captured Horses If you want to stay on the good side of law enforcement in Alabama, always remember that ice cream cones are for licking, not sticking in your back pocket. While it’s pretty safe to assume the thought of engaging in the latter activity hasn’t crossed a single mind in 2025, there was a time when horse thieves would stick ice cream in their pockets to attract equine abductees. Considering that we rarely share the highway with horses these days and most people would prefer not to turn the seat of their pants into a sundae, it’s a safe bet this charge won’t fill up courtrooms for the foreseeable future.
banning knives and forks when consuming chicken was meant as a joke by the local police department, chucking the rule may draw some disapproving clucks when dining in the place affectionately known by locals and city officials as “the Poultry Capital of the World,” especially during its renowned Spring Chicken Festival. Perhaps only a good lawyer can help determine whether the law also applies to vegan “chik’n” options. Drive Smart, Stay Merry
’TIS THE SEASON TO CELEBRATE SAFELY
As the holidays draw near, a national public-service advertising campaign will soon begin, warning partiers to avoid climbing behind the wheel after drinking. Thanksgiving, New Year’s Day, and Christmas are 3 of the 5 most dangerous days to drive, ensuring that law enforcement will be out at
requirement, 12 hours of classes, and a fine, plus state surcharges of $1,000 a year for three years. Even a conviction on a first DUI brings a penalty, including a three-month interlock and the same surcharges. Even if you blow over the state’s legal
limit of 0.08%, a skilled DUI defense lawyer may be able to undermine the accuracy of the test results.
full strength. DUI checkpoints, where police can lawfully stop cars based on certain criteria, are also more common this time of year.
You can refuse a field sobriety test. If you aren’t sure you can balance on one foot for 30 seconds or walk a straight line heel-to-toe, it’s okay to refuse a field sobriety test. Unlike the Breathalyzer test, drivers aren’t required to comply when an officer asks them to perform it. Agreeing entails a certain amount of risk: If you take the test and do well, the officer might decide not to cite you for DUI. However, if you take the test and do poorly, that can be used against you. So, if you are uneasy about doing it or have injuries or medical conditions that might impair your performance, feel free to refuse. Defending yourself on these issues nearly always requires the advice and counsel of a skilled DUI defense attorney. If you are facing DUI charges or have questions about these issues, don’t hesitate to contact us today for a free consultation.
In a realistic video ad from federal safety regulators’ “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”
campaign, a young man bids goodbye to friends at a festive holiday party and climbs behind the wheel of his car. The axe falls swiftly: Within moments, he swerves down a dark street, runs a red light, and is pulled over and booked on a DUI.
If you find yourself in this situation in the coming weeks, here are two tips to keep in mind.
Take the Breathalyzer. If you’re asked to blow into the Alcotest machine, do it. Drivers suspected of DUI are required by law in New Jersey to agree to a Breathalyzer test. If you refuse, you will be hit by a refusal ticket, a nine-month interlock
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