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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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
Facing DUI charges is serious at any time but it may be especially difficult if you are on the job hunt. A DUI can have a deep impact on your life, and these charges may affect your job search and your employment prospects. Your employment prospects may depend on...
Most people understand that drinking under the influence of alcohol is illegal and results in serious consequences. However, the number of drinks it takes before one individual is over the legal blood alcohol content can vary drastically from another person. The...
Earlier this year, the DUI treatment court in Athens-Clarke County was named as a National Academy Court. The Athens program is one of just four DUI courts to receive this honor from the National Center for DWI Courts and the National Highway Traffic Safety...