Breathalyzer tests have become so compact and affordable that some people carry their own pocket testing devices so that they know whether they can safely drive home from a night out with friends. Police officers in Georgia continue to use chemical breath test systems...
After an arrest for driving under the influence in Georgia, you can expect the court to throw the book at you hard. Even a first-time DUI conviction comes with possibly severe consequences, including: Jail time Loss of driving license Community services Mandatory...
No one wants to lose their privileges and savings because of DUI charges. Unfortunately, that is the eventual outcome for many charged with drunk driving in Georgia. A conviction for a first-time offense typically leads to: Jail time Probation Costly fines Community...
A DUI conviction can have significant consequences. Beyond the loss of your driving license, it can affect your work, relationships and even your liberty. You'll probably be anxious about what's going to happen next if you've found yourself risking your fourth...
You smashed your vehicle into some parked cars on a downtown street and tried to get away. But your car remained stuck in the wreckage. In no time at all, police arrived and arrested you on a DUI charge. Definitely, a serious mistake that could have long-lasting...
When people do not plan ahead to avoid a DUI, they often end up scrambling for solutions at the last minute. Maybe they just anticipated getting one drink with their friends, but they stayed out far later than they thought, and now they know they are too intoxicated...
As you know, every driver is required to get car insurance before going out on the road. Car insurance covers damages from an accident or theft to your vehicle that are beyond your control and your insurer may pay medical expenses if you - the driver - and your...
After a night out with friends, you know you can’t safely drive home. In this situation, you try to be responsible and sleep it off in your car, only to find out you are now facing DUI charges. Understanding Georgia’s DUI laws will help you make educated decisions...
Maybe you knew you cut it too close to the red light when you went through that last intersection, or maybe you really did roll through a stop sign. Either way, you weren’t happy that you got pulled over – but you never dreamed you’d end up in handcuffs and charged...
Every study ever done on field sobriety tests notes that they can fail sometimes. Some of these studies indicate that they fail a significant amount of the time, or at least a percentage that is concerning to anyone facing arrest based on these tests. You would assume...
