Staying away from alcohol before getting behind the wheel can do a lot to avoid a DUI conviction and its consequences. Serving time in prison is one possible outcome of DUI charges. However, even if you avoid imprisonment, a DUI conviction can drain your finances...
How can diabetes look like intoxication?
When an officer pulls you over under the suspicion of a DUI, the officer looks for a few telltale signs of intoxication. He or she may look for slurred speech, a drowsy appearance and a lack of coordination. Even if you do not consume alcohol, there are health...
Drunk driving was not always considered a problem
Contrary to popular belief, drunk driving is not a new phenomenon. Long before law enforcement and jurisdictions across the country took a zero-tolerance stance against it, thousands of people became victims of drunk driving accidents and circumstances every year....
What will I have to do for community service if I am convicted of a DUI?
One requirement of having a DUI conviction is serving community service. Some of the terms of your community service sentence depend on the details surrounding your case and whether or not it is a first or subsequent offense. If this is your first DUI conviction or...
What should you know about field sobriety tests?
Officers have several tools they can use to check levels of sobriety on the field. One of the first you are likely to run into is the field sobriety test. But what is it? How do they work? Most important, what happens if you fail a field sobriety test? How much do...
What should I do at a DUI checkpoint?
DUI checkpoints are not legal in all states, but they are in the state of Georgia. The Georgia police are cracking down on drinking and driving, this means that DUI checkpoints are becoming more and more common in this state. Understanding what to do during a DUI...
A look at the Georgia Open Container law
Georgia's impaired driving laws inflict serious penalties for those operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating agents. A first offense DUI can carry penalties as high as a fine of $1,000 and jail time of up to one year, while additional...
How may pleading no contest to a DUI affect underage drivers?
Some college students mistakenly believe that by pleading nolo contendere or "no contest" they may avoid penalties for driving under the influence. Georgia's statute O.C.G.A. 40-6-391.1, however, requires you to attend a drug or alcohol course regardless of a plea. ...
Is It Safe To Drive With A Hangover?
Alcohol may remain in your system based on the amount you consumed and your blood concentration level. According to AAA, it could take between 75 and 90 minutes for your body to eliminate one standard-sized alcoholic drink. When you feel impaired, consider holding off...
What Cars Are Driven Drunk Most Frequently?
Georgia highway patrol officers have the authority to pull you over if they see you violate a traffic law. According to research, officials stop pickup truck drivers for a DUI at least twice as much as drivers of passenger vehicles. Data scientists conducted a study...
