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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...
While you know you do not have a dependence on alcohol, you may still find yourself drinking more shots, beers or glasses of wine in a Georgia bar than is safe. You realize your risk of a DUI, but maybe you also struggle to figure out how to cut back in a way that...
You may not think too much of meeting up with a few friends at the end of a workday or the weekend for a few drinks at a Georgia bar. You also may not think too much about how much you spend every week on alcohol. It could be time to change that for the better....
Many people are pulled over for driving under the influence after a law enforcement official observes abnormal behavior on the road or a driver is stopped at a checkpoint. However, some people are charged with drunk driving following a collision with another vehicle...
As a Bible Belt state, Georgia has stricter alcohol laws than many other areas of America. There are still jurisdictions where people cannot purchase liquor after certain hours or on specific days. What might surprise many non-Georgians is that these are not rural...
In many states, DUI checkpoints, or “roadblocks,” as Georgia law calls them, are unconstitutional. The theory behind this designation is that the police should not have the authority to stop drivers at random for the purpose of sniffing out crime. Though there is...