DUI charges

You do like to drink, but you certainly do not want to get a DUI. You know that the police will likely use a breath test if they pull you over, helping them to determine your blood alcohol concentration. If it’s over 0.08%, then you could be given charges. But can you...

Law enforcement cannot stop and investigate you for drunk driving on a mere hunch. If they do, you could argue that the police violated your rights. A law enforcement officer needs reasonable suspicion of unlawful conduct to pull you over for an investigation....

It’s easy to think that you aren’t too impaired to drive home after you’ve had an evening of drinking. The fact is that even having a couple of drinks could lead to you being too impaired to drive.  During the holiday season, police officers are on the lookout for...

Driving under the influence (DUI) in Georgia carries strict consequences, which can become more severe if there is a pattern of repeat behavior. You might be tempted to believe that a first-time offense is not a big deal, but that’s not the case. You should be aware...

There is no denying that a conviction for driving under influence (DUI) can impact various aspects of your life. Besides the obvious legal consequences, a conviction for drunk driving can impact your ability to find work, enroll in college and rent property among...

If the police stop you when driving, they might ask you to take a field sobriety test. If you are unaware of your rights, you may think you need to comply. You do not. A field sobriety test is entirely optional. What’s more, even if you figure you have nothing to be...

Counting your drinks might seem simple. You’ve got 10 fingers, after all. Yet when it comes to avoiding a charge for driving under the influence (DUI), it is not how many drinks you had that matters. It’s how much alcohol is in your bloodstream. Many people make the...

There are not many things as frightening as seeing those blue lights in your rearview mirror. The situation becomes grim when you learn that those lights are directed at you. But as you pull over, it is important that you know how to handle the encounter. If the...

Do you rely on the experiences of others to resolve some of the hardships that affect your life? Sometimes, advice from your peers can help you find a solution to your problem. Unfortunately, you also risk receiving misinformation that does nothing to improve your...

Electronic monitoring is an option increasingly used by Georgia courts and sheriffs as an alternative to jail for those who have pleaded guilty or been convicted of certain crimes. It can also be used while awaiting trial as an alternative to sitting in jail.  It...