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Being pulled over by a police officer is a stressful experience, but it’s one that must be handled carefully. Understanding what may happen during these traffic stops is critical, so you know what to expect. The first thing that usually happens during a suspected...
There are many ways to face impaired driving charges. Alcohol is the most common. If you drink and drive, you could be arrested if an officer believes you are impaired or if you are over the legal limit of a BAC of 0.08%. Additionally, you could face impairment...
The police use breathalyzers to determine a driver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC). You may be wondering whether these devices are 100% accurate. Can a driver get an inaccurate reading? Here is what to know about the accuracy of breathalyzers: Studies have shown...
People sometimes believe inaccurate information about driving under the influence (DUI) charges. One common misconception involves the belief that an individual must have diminished driving capabilities to be at risk of prosecution. In reality, state prosecutors do...
A driver who’s pulled over for the suspicion of drunk driving will likely have to go through a lengthy process with the police officer. The first thing that typically happens is that the officer will interview the driver to determine if there are signs of impairment....
People can get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) charges because they drive poorly or fail chemical tests. Most people face standard DUI charges after a police officer arrests them on suspicion of drunk driving. However, sometimes state prosecutors can...
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...