You might have heard that if you fail a field sobriety test, you will automatically be arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). Like many things you hear or read, this is not necessarily true. Failing a sobriety test does not make you guilty Few tests of any...
Drunk Driving
Can the mere odor of alcohol lead to a DUI?
A police officer who has made a DUI arrest will often say that he or she could smell alcohol on the subject’s breath. They may add other factors that led to the subject's arrest, like saying that they had bloodshot eyes or were slurring their words. What the officer...
How could lane drifting lead to a DUI?
When a person is driving while intoxicated, something they may do that triggers attention from the police is called lane drifting. Lane drifting happens when a vehicle drifts between lanes because the driver is being inattentive. This may result in them hovering over...
Why finishing your beer off quickly before driving is dangerous
Either your server just came to tell you that the restaurant is about to close or your friend just let you know that they want to go to bed. Your socialization is over, which means you need to finish your drink. It is probably safer and smarter to spend a few final...
The holidays mean an increased number of sobriety checkpoints
Holiday celebrations mean getting together with family, traveling and often parties. Many people consume copious amounts of alcohol as part of their family or professional holiday celebrations. Unfortunately, that increase in partying means that the holidays are often...
How does a Georgia DUI conviction affect your license?
If you get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Georgia, you are likely going to have a number of different legal consequences if you plead guilty or get convicted. Most people worry primarily about how jail time or probation might affect their future....
Allegedly impaired driver collides with police vehicle on Interstate 1-285
When you make a mistake behind the wheel, the last thing you want is for that mistake to injure someone else. You especially don’t want to involve the police when possible. Unfortunately, if you do collide with a police cruiser or sports utility vehicle (SUV), you...
The Two Basic Types Of DUI Convictions In Georgia
Drunk driving in Georgia can lead to an array of criminal charges depending on factors such as your blood-alcohol concentration (BAC), your age (if under 21), any prior offenses and whether an injury crash occurred. In this way, there are far more than two types of...
Could New Law Reduce Georgia DUI Arrests?
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed life dramatically for Americans. While Georgia didn’t “lock down” to nearly the degree that other states did, many of us have altered our behaviors, choosing to stay home much more than we otherwise would. That means fewer people...
How Common Is Drunk Driving In Georgia?
Over the past half-century, public attitudes about drunk driving have changed dramatically due to pressure from groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving. And the laws against drunk driving have become increasingly stringent over the years. In spite of this, drunk...