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...
A DUI conviction is a serious matter that can have consequences that last a lifetime. Despite how detrimental these charges can be, the methods of convicting a driver are not as accurate as you may expect. Field sobriety tests are a staple method of testing sobriety...
Nobody wants to start the New Year with a charge of driving under the influence (DUI), but that’s exactly what’s going to happen to a lot of people. Most communities beef up their drunk driving enforcement around the winter holidays – New Year’s Eve included. Knowing...
Getting pulled over is never what you want to experience on your way home. In the moments between when you stop your vehicle and when the officer approaches your car, you hope that you have a tail light out or committed a minor traffic infraction. Once the officer...
By accepting a Georgia license, you are giving implied consent to the police to administer a blood alcohol test (BAC), like a Breathalyzer, should they have reason to believe you are driving while intoxicated. Any positive result -- not just one that shows you are...
In driving under the influence (DUI) cases, Breathalyzer tests will often form a key part of the evidence. While chemical breath tests are widely considered to be among the most accurate ways to measure blood alcohol content (BAC), the technology is not infallible. A...
Have you been arrested on suspicion of impaired driving? Truth be told, you could be in serious trouble. Depending on the severity of the charges against you, a DUI conviction can result in severe penalties. If you are arraigned for drunk driving, this isn’t a...
In Georgia, it is illegal for anyone to operate a motor vehicle while their BAC level is 0.08% or greater. To prove that an individual is driving under influence (DUI), law enforcement officers will often administer a Breathalyzer test to ascertain the alcohol level...
Maintaining a cool head can be challenging when you see the police waving you down. Yet, it is in your best interests. If the police charge you with a DUI, there are several defense options you can look at. You might be able to get the penalty reduced or overturn the...
