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Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense that has long-lasting penalties. Even a first-time offender can face numerous legal consequences that may be hard to bounce back from. Repeat offenses and DUIs with aggravating factors can even become felonies. First-time...
People who plead guilty to or get convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses face the same basic penalties in most cases. Without the presence of aggravating factors, a simple, first-time DUI carries the lowest potential penalties of state DUI charges. ...
Finding yourself in a DUI situation can be overwhelming. One moment you're heading home, and the next you're facing serious questions and real legal consequences. It's a difficult moment that can shake even the most composed person. You might feel anxious, unsure of...
Being convicted for driving under the influence can have unintended consequences beyond the possibility of time in jail or paying hefty fines. A conviction can affect your career, putting your financial security on the line. For starters, a conviction means a criminal...
Facing criminal charges can be a frightening situation. It can make your future feel unpredictable and out of your control. One of the first steps you will face during the criminal process is an arraignment. Often, people do not understand the goal and purpose of...
A DUI stop in Georgia may impact your present and future. If you face charges and a subsequent conviction, it may ripple into your personal and professional life for years to come. Do you have to talk to the police during a DUI stop? Your right to remain silent...
Convictions for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Georgia do not necessarily result in jail time. However, judges have the discretion to order a jail sentence even for a first DUI offense. Review circumstances in which a driver may end up in jail for...
Sometimes it seems like alcohol is available just about everywhere -- from hair salons to dentists' offices and beyond. Unfortunately, in low-income areas, it can often be easier to find a liquor store than a grocery store. However, there's also a distinctly...
Many Americans can't imagine celebrating the Fourth of July without alcohol. Beer, wine and stronger beverages are a part of many pool parties, backyard barbecues and fireworks celebrations. Too often, people lose track of how much they've had to drink over the course...
It started out as a religious holiday in Ireland. However, to most Americans, St. Patrick's Day is a day to have fun, drink and celebrate their Irish roots -- real or imagined. Most St. Patrick's Day celebrations involve drinking -- everything from green beer to the...