DUI

Initiating a traffic stop requires the police officer to have reasonable suspicion that a crime has occurred. In the case of a traffic stop that’s due to the suspicion of drunk driving, the officer must see signs of impairment.  The signs the officer sees must be...

Some people who are convicted of a drunk driving charge in Georgia may have to use an ignition interlock device as part of their sentence. For some, this is a way to get their driver’s license back faster than what’s possible without the device.  Anyone who’s facing...

Technically, yes. However, refusing to do a test may have some consequences. The right to refuse chemical tests in Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases is rooted in the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. In practice, this...

Drunk driving is one of the biggest safety concerns on Georgia roads. State police officers and prosecutors tend to be very assertive in taking action against those accused of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses. There are some days when the risks associated...

Many medications will say that you should not take them if you are going to be operating heavy machinery. The medication can have serious side effects, such as: Nausea  Dizziness  Blurred vision  Fatigue  Lack of coordination  Slowed movements  Poor reaction times...

People who are pulled over for the suspicion of drunk driving may be asked to take a field sobriety test. While there are a host of tests available for law enforcement officers to use, there are only three that are part of the standardized field sobriety test (SFST)....

You lost track of time and stopped counting your drinks when you were out with friends – and you belatedly realized that you weren’t sober enough to drive home. So, you did what felt like the responsible thing: You tucked your car keys in your pocket, cracked the...

Personal breathalyzer devices have become increasingly available and affordable – and they promise a quick and easy way to check your blood alcohol content (BAC) if you’ve been drinking so that you can make an informed decision before you drive. Unfortunately, even...

As drunk driving causes so many car accidents, tackling this issue is a top priority for law enforcement. Officers have the legal authority to conduct traffic stops when there is reasonable suspicion.  Reasonable suspicion is an evidentiary standard that indicates an...

Police officers target people on the road for a variety of different reasons. Some drivers get pulled over because they swerve all over the road, leading to officers suspecting them of chemical intoxication. Occasionally, officers conduct traffic stops for unrelated...