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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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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....
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...
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...
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 breath test...
During major holidays or high-profile events, Georgia's law enforcement officials set up DUI checkpoints at predetermined times and locations to screen vehicles for impaired motorists. Overall, however, officers may stop any motorist when he or she shows visible signs...