DUI charges

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...

Whether you spend a night out with friends in celebration or you take the wrong cold medication, any problems with your driving afterward can easily lead to a DUI charge.  Some folks, however, may have a heightened risk of ending up in the wrong seat of a police...

You already made a mistake by getting behind the wheel of your car after having had a few drinks. Now, that you have been stopped by law enforcement, you do not want or need to make more mistakes. An arrest on a DUI charge may lead to a conviction filled with serious...

It's easy to get caught up in the moment and forget that drinking and driving is not only illegal but incredibly dangerous. If you're going to drink, don't drive. It's that simple. Even if you've had just one drink, your ability to operate a vehicle is severely...

Law enforcement across Atlanta treats drunk driving very seriously. Thus, traffic stops are conducted fairly regularly. Traffic stops are the first port of call for officers to further assess the situation. From there, they can conduct Breathalyzer tests, sobriety...

The police certainly know that a lot of people who are leaving the bar have been consuming alcohol. If they're trying to give out DUIs, this may make it seem as if they should just wait outside of the bar and pull people over. And, while you may have seen the police...