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What are Georgia’s penalties for a DUI with kids in the car?
Georgia views driving under the influence as a serious offense, but when children are in the car with you, the charges could bring even harsher penalties. You could face convictions on both DUI and DUI Child Endangerment charges. The Peach State files a separate DUI...
What happens when DUI results in injury or death?
In addition to the base penalties for driving under the influence in Georgia, the state has increased consequences for motorists who cause an injury or death in a DUI accident. These felony offenses result in minimum prison sentences and significant fines. Review...
Do officers have probable cause to arrest you for DUI?
Georgia law enforcement officers have many tools. These tools help them decide on DUI arrests. Some include field sobriety tests, blood tests and breath tests. But how do suspicious facts and circumstances factor into the equation? These facts may lead to an officer...
Should Georgia lower the BAC level?
The current BAC limit in Georgia is the standard .08%, which most states use. At this limit, you cannot drink much before you are over it. While BAC depends on many factors, including what you drink, your weight, your gender and the time between drinks, this limit is...
How ignition interlock devices endanger lives
Georgia, like dozens of other states, employs an ignition interlock program. In general, the devices have proven successful in cutting down on drunken driving. Ignition interlocks, however, also pose risks to motorists. A New York Times review linked the devices to...
Can you get arrested for DUI if you are under the legal limit?
You might want to think twice about climbing into your car after having even just one drink. While the legal blood alcohol content threshold in Georgia is .08, that does not mean that an officer cannot arrest you for a DUI with a lower BAC. According to Georgia...
Can I receive a DUI while on a bicycle?
Most Georgia residents understand that drinking and driving can result in a DUI. However, you may not be aware that you can also receive a DUI while riding a bicycle. The state also classifies bicycles as vehicles, so riders face similar laws as drunk drivers. ...
Don’t let cough syrup end in a dui
DUIs have several negative consequences. Fines, jail time and license suspensions are three of the major consequences that drivers face. Some drivers believe that they can beat a DUI charge through avoiding a breathalyzer test. Unfortunately, this is not the case....
Accuracy and admissibility of field sobriety tests
Law enforcement may use a wide range of field sobriety tests. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration only approves three: the one-leg stand test, the walk-and-turn test and the horizontal gaze nystagmus test. These three form a battery referred to...
The legality of DUI road checks
In the course of a year, Georgia law enforcement may perform approximately 45 road checks. This involves setting up a roadblock, performing assessments to identify potential drunk drivers and, if found, issue them citations or make arrests. People in Georgia have...
