A driving under the influence (DUI) conviction in Georgia carries not only direct penalties, such as fines and license suspension, but also indirect consequences that can affect various aspects of your life. These repercussions often extend well beyond the courtroom...
Most traffic enforcement effort occur on a highly individual basis. Police officers out on traffic patrol pull people over for burned-out lights or erratic conduct in traffic. They can also issue citations when responding to a recent collision if they determine that...
After a traffic stop, police officers may gather evidence that a driver was impaired. This evidence could include the fact that the driver failed a field sobriety test, for instance, or that they blew over the legal limit on a breath test. However, police officers...
Failing a chemical breath test can be a shock to someone who truly believes that they didn't have too much to drink. Impaired driving charges can put someone in jail and/or cost them their driver's license if they get convicted or plead guilty. Despite these risks, a...
For a police officer to initiate a DUI traffic stop, they must have reasonable suspicion that a crime has been committed or is in progress. This suspicion is typically based on observed erratic driving, traffic violations or other indicators of impairment. However, if...
Those who are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Georgia often feel incredibly anxious about how the outcome of their case will affect their future. It is a common practice for people to catastrophize their situation. They read about the worst...
If you ask the average driver about the legal limit for impaired driving in Georgia, they’ll probably tell you that a motorist’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) cannot be over 0.08%. This is a common legal limit that is used across the United States, and it does...
The bad behavior of other people can potentially increase the likelihood of your actions leading to an arrest. Police officers trying to enforce Georgia's driving under the influence (DUI) laws have heard all sorts of excuses from people who think that they can talk...
If you were to compare it with a violent crime or financial fraud, a driving under the influence (DUI) charge in Georgia may not seem particularly severe. Especially when the infraction was a technical one and there are no property damage losses or injuries related to...
Getting accused of a DUI is serious, especially if you’re working in a career that you want to protect. Sometimes, your employment could be threatened by an arrest or conviction for a DUI, which is why you will want to immediate action to review your options and take...
