DUI

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...

When a police officer arrests you for driving under the influence (DUI) allegations, the consequences of a conviction or guilty plea are serious. The penalties possible may include fines, time in jail and a temporary suspension of your license. If you have had...

Georgia police officers have specialized training to help them identify possibly drunk drivers on the road. They look for issues like erratic acceleration and deceleration, swerving and nervous driving. Once a police officer has reason to suspect a driver of chemical...

Most people understand that there are many consequences of DUIs, such as facing fines or jail time. On top of those issues, there are others to consider, too. In particular, one aspect of DUIs that can catch people by surprise is the social impact. If news of a DUI...

DUI checkpoints are controversial. After all, drivers have a right under the 4th Amendment to be protected from unreasonable searches and seizures. This is the reason that the police can't just randomly arrest you to see if you've committed a crime. They always have...