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The dangers of GA student driving under the influence
As a Bible Belt state, Georgia has stricter alcohol laws than many other areas of America. There are still jurisdictions where people cannot purchase liquor after certain hours or on specific days. What might surprise many non-Georgians is that these are not rural...
What makes a Georgia roadblock legal?
In many states, DUI checkpoints, or “roadblocks,” as Georgia law calls them, are unconstitutional. The theory behind this designation is that the police should not have the authority to stop drivers at random for the purpose of sniffing out crime. Though there is...
How can I get my license back after a DUI conviction?
If a Georgia judge or jury convicted you of DUI, you already know that the state suspended your driver’s license at the same time. Assuming this conviction represented your first DUI offense during the past five years, and further assuming that you are over the age of...
Could energy drinks increase DUI risks?
Alcohol and energy drinks are college staples. A lot of college students rely on energy drinks to help them get through classes. While caffeine consumption may have health effects on their own, there is also reason to believe that caffeine and energy drinks may lead...
Can a breath test result be challenged?
Law enforcement officers have many tools available to them when they suspect a driver of operating a vehicle under the influence. Depending on numerous factors, the officer can perform a chemical test, a breath test or a field sobriety test. After a positive result, a...
Can I refuse to take a field sobriety test if pulled over?
If pulled over in Georgia, the police officer may request you perform a field sobriety test if they suspect you are driving intoxicated. The field sobriety test consists of three parts that attempt to assess your level of sobriety. You do have other options beyond a...
A closer look at how education is affected by alcohol consumption
When people make the choice to consume excessive amounts of alcohol in Georgia, they could experience an impact on their focus, career, health and education. For college students, in particular, drinking alcohol can impose a threat on their grades, social life and...
How prevalent is underage drunk driving?
It is important for parents to understand the many risks that their children may face while behind the wheel, from slick roads to heavy traffic. However, their children may run into other problems, such as those who are pulled over for drunk driving. This can make a...
How reliable is a blood alcohol test?
When Georgia residents get pulled over and are suspected of driving under the influence, it's likely that a series of tests will follow that may be used to determine if you are under the influence or not. However, it should be noted that even the most reliable of...
How can field sobriety tests be used against you?
Georgia residents who are pulled over and then suspected of driving while under the influence may be subjected to a field sobriety test. It is important to understand what these tests are, and how they can be used in court. There are two types of field sobriety tests....
