Being pulled over, arrested and charged with a DUI is overwhelming, to say the least. The stress and confusion of potential charges can make it hard to focus on what needs immediate attention. One crucial detail often overlooked is the 30-day rule in Georgia. This...
Drunk driving is both illegal and dangerous – and most people know this. Getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol not only puts your life at risk but other road users as well. And that’s not all, a conviction for drunk driving can result in...
It’s important that the police pull over vehicles for the safety of others. The police may have reasonable suspicion that a driver has committed, is committing or will commit a crime. A driver may draw the police's suspicion if they show signs of inebriation, such as...
Of course, you likely understand that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is unlawful. You probably also know that police officers can detect alcohol impairment through field sobriety tests and breathalyzers. You might not realize this, but law enforcement...
Picture this: As the evening’s designated driver, you are driving a group of friends home when you run into a DUI roadblock. Your friends are not only drunk, but they are also having cans of beer in the car. But since you have not been drinking, you are confident...
Georgia is known for having some of the strictest penalties for DUI offenses in the U.S. Even for a first offense the laws allow for the imposition of harsh sentences. Facing a DUI can be a worrying time. You may be concerned about how it will affect you legally as...
Being charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and other drugs can affect your life significantly, including high insurance rates and penalties. According to Georgia laws, a DUI charge may be be brought when a driver's blood alcohol concentration...
When you’re facing DUI charges, it can feel like it’s not even worth trying to challenge the case against you. Who’s going to believe you when the police are on the other side, right? The truth is that there is evidence the police rely on that you can question. Police...
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....
