Sleep is often touted as a miracle cure when you’ve been drinking. People tell others to go home and sleep it off. Or people believe they will be fine for the morning as long as they get six hours of shut-eye. While you will hopefully feel better the next morning...
Seeing the red and blue lights in your rearview mirror can be stressful in any situation. If you’ve had a few drinks, it can be downright scary. However, it’s important to understand that you have rights when pulled over, including a suspected DUI. To protect these...
There’s a lot of controversy around field sobriety tests. In fact, some attorneys tell clients to avoid taking these at all costs. However, if you are pulled over for suspicion of DUI and agree to a field sobriety test, you may wonder – will you be convicted of this...
There is y nothing wrong with enjoying a few drinks with friends or family. However, operating a motor vehicle after drinking is a different story altogether. If you have been pulled over on suspicion of driving under influence (DUI), it is important to understand...
Most people don’t give a second thought to how they would react if pulled over by the police. While it is unlikely that this will happen, it is certainly conceivable. Tackling driving infractions is one of the main focuses of police departments across Georgia, which...
Being convicted for driving under the influence can have ramifications stretching beyond legal penalties. There is the possibility of time in jail and a license suspension, even for a first-time offense. Georgia law is quite strict on drunk driving, which is why you...
Impaired driving is usually associated with alcohol, but that isn’t always the case. Some drivers who are impaired have taken drugs. It’s possible to face charges for impaired driving due to over-the-counter, prescription or illegal drugs. The key here is that any...
If you’re out drinking and you realize you’ve had too much to drive, your friends may quickly offer you a lot of advice on how you can quickly “sober up” and reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). They may assure you that you can be both safe and legal quickly...
People will sometimes accuse police officers of pulling them over without a valid reason. They may assume that just because they aren’t speeding or don’t have something violating the motor vehicle code that the cops can’t initiate a traffic stop. The fact of the...
You were sure you weren't drunk when you left the party -- but you got pulled over and failed a Breathalyzer test. Failing a Breathalyzer test at 0.8% or higher can have an immense impact on your life. You may lose your license and even other freedoms. Could the...
