DUI

Drunk driving is one of the most common criminal charges brought against individuals in Georgia, and it is also one of the offenses that have the highest recidivism rates. Those arrested for a driving under the influence (DUI) offense in Georgia are often far more...

Not everyone views impaired driving offenses the same way. When compared with other traffic infractions, a driving under the influence (DUI) charge is arguably one of the most serious. But when compared with other criminal offenses, a DUI might not seem like a major...

It's understandable to be anxious about what's going to happen next after the cops pull you over and arrest you for impaired driving. You'll be conscious that you're likely facing a harsher penalty if it's your second DUI within the last ten years. With regard to the...

If you get pulled over by the police, an officer may ask to carry out a breath test, a blood test or a urine test after they have arrested you to see if you are under the influence. Maybe the reason for the traffic stop is that the officer believes you have been...

Police officers must have reasonable suspicion that a motorist is intoxicated before they can perform a traffic stop. From there, the officers need probable cause to make a legal arrest. The police rely on field sobriety tests to establish probable cause. Knowing how...

Getting a DUI in Georgia, even for the first time, could cost you. Some of the consequences include a fine between $300 and $1000, 40 hours of community service and/or a license reinstatement fee of $210. However, you can avoid getting a DUI charge or conviction by...

Getting stopped by the police on suspicion of DUI is always a source of anxiety, even when you are 100% sober. Just as you expect the officers to send you on your way, they spot a drink container in your car. Unfortunately, the bottle is half-filled with alcohol. It...

A DUI checkpoint is essentially just a roadblock where the police can briefly detain all of the drivers. Anyone who comes through is subjected to this, and the police may decide to ask questions or try to determine if any of the drivers are impaired. This is certainly...

If convicted of drunk driving, you may end up in jail, pay hefty fines and have a criminal record. On top of that, you may have to deal with other collateral consequences, such as increased insurance premiums, a tainted reputation and a possible license suspension....

There are two general justifications for a driving under the influence (DUI) charge. The first is when someone displays obvious chemical impairment at the wheel, possibly resulting in a crash. The second is when someone violates the per se limit for blood alcohol...

Driving under the influence (DUI) is typically associated with alcohol consumption. However, a DUI charge can also occur if you get caught driving while incapacitated by drugs. Although no roadside test unquestionably identifies drugged driving, some Georgia officers...

While the police consider field sobriety tests as viable measures of a person’s alcohol impairment, it is not always the case. These tests are not perfect, and there is always the possibility of inaccurate results. If the police make a DUI arrest based on wrong field...

Certain aspects of your DUI case may determine the sentence the court gives you after a guilty verdict. They are known as mitigating factors and may lead the court to reduce your penalties. Below are some of these mitigating factors. Is this your first DUI charge? If...

You may have been subjected to a breath test by the police after a DUI traffic stop. The test is supposed to measure the amount of alcohol in your breath. Based on the results, you could be arrested for drunk driving. The test results will likely form part of your...

Some states have decided to enforce aggressive penalties for those who are very intoxicated while driving. These are often known as super drunk laws, and they impose these strict penalties when someone has a BAC level that is more than twice the legal limit. For...