Advocating For Georgia Residents Since 1992
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...
Many people have been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses based on nothing other than the police report by the arresting officer and the breath test results from their traffic stop. In fact, quite a few people will choose to plead guilty after...
If you drive southwest of Lawrenceville for a few miles, you’ll come to a town called Atlanta (you might have heard of it). A TV station there recently aired a report about a medical condition affecting some people in Georgia. A condition known as auto-brewery...
You know the risks of driving after a night of drinking. You understand the realistic risk of causing an accident, along with the risk of getting arrested on DUI charges. After the party winds down, you just sleep on a friend’s couch, wake up the next morning and then...
A DUI conviction can do much harm to your character in divorce proceedings. It’s common for a person going through a divorce to seek out more social engagements. You may be dating again or spending time with friends out on the town. You need those support systems, but...
It is not uncommon for younger drivers to believe they have attained the experience necessary to perform well behind the wheel under any circumstance. From challenging weather to distracted drivers, we find that younger drivers face a greater risk than their more...
It is the duty of all police officers to protect and serve. If one notices you driving erratically, he or she may pull you over on suspicion of driving under the influence. In order to determine this, however, the police have a limited number of options. One of the...
If police arrest you for a DUI in Georgia, you can expect to face strict penalties. While jail time and fines for DUIs are common in all states, a new study has found that in Georgia you face some of the toughest consequences after getting a DUI. According to a study...
Based on the U.S. Supreme Court's 1966 ruling in Miranda v. Arizona, any person taken into police custody must be read their "Miranda" rights before questioning. Essentially, the Miranda rights are based on the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which protects...
If an officer pulls you over on suspicion of DUI, they may request you to take a Breathalyzer test and various field sobriety tests. However, drivers should be aware that they have the right to refuse these tests, although the refusal may come with consequences. Based...
