When facing a potential breathalyzer test, especially in states with strict DUI laws like Georgia, people may wonder if quick fixes exist to trick the device. One common myth suggests that chewing mint gum can mask the smell of alcohol or somehow influence the...
You go out and have a few drinks, and you know that you want to wait for your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to go down before you drive. You decide to sit at the bar and have a glass of water. About half an hour later, you assume that your BAC must have dropped...
The Georgia criminal courts have the authority to impose numerous penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) convictions. Frequently, defendants facing DUI charges worry mostly about the possibility of incarceration. They don't want to go to jail and are eager to...
Getting arrested for operating a vehicle while impaired can threaten a driver’s driving privileges. Losing one’s driving license can be a significant inconvenience for motorists who rely on their cars for transportation and/or for business operations. Despite the...
You may have heard of different ways to reduce blood alcohol levels (BAC) to avoid failing a breathalyzer test. And one of the tricks you may have come across is drinking coffee. So, does this work? Here is what to know about caffeine and alcohol levels: It does not...
Someone who is pulled over by police officers because they allegedly drove after drinking could face criminal prosecution. Officers typically need to gather evidence that confirms their suspicions that someone committed a driving under the influence (DUI) infraction....
Many people resist the idea of getting an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in their vehicle(s) after a DUI conviction. It can be embarrassing. It can also be inconvenient for others in the family if it’s on a shared vehicle. However, if it’s the only way to...
For most drivers, even if they consumed a spike to drink without knowing, they wouldn’t be over the legal limit. This is because drivers are bound by a legal limit of 0.08%, in terms of blood alcohol concentration (BAC). For most adults, it will take more than one...
An arrest for an alleged driving under the influence (DUI) offense in Georgia can carry multiple different penalties. Depending on the situation that led to someone's arrest, their recent driving record and certain other factors, Georgia judges can order defendants to...
The state needs evidence to pursue criminal charges against someone. Chemical evidence can play a major role in the state's case in some situations, including for those accused of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses. During a Georgia DUI traffic stop, police...
