The state of Georgia takes a hard stance against drunk driving. The penalties can impact your life in many ways if you are charged and convicted of this crime. Understanding how a DUI conviction can impact your life now and in the future will help you see why this is...
You know that losing your driver’s license is very likely if you get a DUI. The police generally take your license away and that suspension can stay in place for 12 months. You do have some options to appeal it after four months, or 120 days. But this is not always...
If you are stopped by the police, one of the things you might want to know is if you have to take a field sobriety test. You should know that it is possible to refuse a field sobriety test, but there are sometimes downsides to doing so that could negatively impact...
Keeping the roadways safe is one of the duties of police officers. The ones who are on patrol must be vigilant in their quest to spot drivers who are unsafe. In order to pull over a driver, they need to have reasonable suspicion that something amiss is going on. When...
Chemical breath tests are popular law enforcement tools. Although it is a brand name, many people refer to any breath test as a Breathalyzer test. Almost everyone pulled over for suspicion of impaired driving or involved in a car wreck may have an officer ask them to...
When the police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving, they may ask you to take a breathalyzer test at some point. It is meant to ascertain your blood alcohol (BAC) levels, and should the reading be above the legal threshold of 0.08%, the police can arrest you...
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...
