On behalf of Daniels & Rothman, P.C. | May 26, 2020 | DUI
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...
On behalf of Daniels & Rothman, P.C. | May 23, 2020 | DUI
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...
On behalf of Daniels & Rothman, P.C. | May 1, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of Daniels & Rothman, P.C. | Apr 15, 2020 | DUI
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...
On behalf of Daniels & Rothman, P.C. | Apr 7, 2020 | DUI
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...
On behalf of Daniels & Rothman, P.C. | Mar 30, 2020 | DUI
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. ...
On behalf of Daniels & Rothman, P.C. | Mar 18, 2020 | 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....
On behalf of Daniels & Rothman, P.C. | Mar 9, 2020 | DUI
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...
On behalf of Daniels & Rothman, P.C. | Mar 9, 2020 | DUI
Even if it is a first offense, the government does not have a tolerant attitude toward drinking and driving. The consequences of a DUI conviction can be severe, possibly including jail time. Not only that, but having a DUI on your record could cause significant...
On behalf of Daniels & Rothman, P.C. | Mar 9, 2020 | DUI
A recent ruling by Georgia’s Supreme Court restricts a prosecutor from using a motorist’s refusal to perform a roadside breath test as evidence of impairment. An individual suspected of driving under the influence may now refuse to submit to a voluntary...
