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...
DUI
Are Breathalyzer test results reliable and accurate?
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...
How can you minimize the social image of a DUI?
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...
Are DUI checkpoints legal in Georgia?
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...