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How does alcohol end up on your breath?
As it is for most people in Georgia, your association with a criminal charge for drunk driving is a person standing on the side of a road blowing into a hand-held breath testing device. If and when you happen to find yourself being the one taking such a test, one...
How an a DUI permanently change your time in college?
Georgia college students like you are often stretching your wings for the first time. With this comes the responsibility that an adult in charge of their own life must have. This means your mistakes will also get treated like an adult's mistakes. For some mistakes,...
What should you know about field sobriety tests?
Georgia drivers like you know a DUI conviction can result in hefty penalties. You face time in jail and large fines. Thus, it is important to understand how officers judge DUI offenses. One of the first types of testing you may come across are field sobriety tests....
Fourth DUI offense among charges aimed at woman
All too often, people in Athens may use the term "throw the book at them" in reference to those charged with criminal violations. While criminal sanctions do indeed have a punitive element to them, many may overlook the fact that their goals are also to help...
License reinstatement after first offense DUI
As a Georgia citizen facing a first offense alcohol-related DUI charge, you might worry about the potential penalties and their effect on your future. The possible consequences include jail time, community service, counseling, fines and license suspension. If you...
Legal consequences of a Georgia DUI
Georgia requires drivers to take a breath screening sobriety test if requested during a traffic stop. Law enforcement can arrest motorists for driving under the influence if they are obviously impaired or have blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher. These are the...
Can an employer be held liable for an employee’s DUI crash?
In most cases, the decision to drink is a highly personal one, and any consequences that result from over consumption fall strictly on the consumer. However, the law is complex, and the courts have held persons accountable who seemingly had nothing to do with an...
10 signs of possible alcoholism
Alcoholism affects thousands of Georgians and millions of Americans from all walks of life. It can ruin your personal relationships, your career and your mental health. It can also lead to serious criminal charges like DUI. If you are concerned that you or someone you...
Personal breath test devices can help reduce drunk driving
Getting behind the wheel after drinking can be a costly mistake if you have had one too many. We often defend clients against drunk driving charges. The Chicago Tribune reports that having a personal breath test device can help you avoid driving while intoxicated,...
The role of kombucha in driving under the influence
Georgia drivers need to be aware of all substances they ingest before stepping behind the wheel of a vehicle. Not only alcohol but medicines and supplements sometimes play a role and result in impaired driving. The popular drink kombucha contains a small amount of...
