DUI

A police officer in Georgia stopped you. As far as you knew, you had not violated any traffic laws. When the officer told you why they were stopping you, you were stunned.  They stopped you on suspicion of drunk driving. Officers must have reasonable suspicion to stop...

Getting arrested for a DUI can be a serious problem. Heavy fines, possible time behind bars, and even the chance of losing your license can leave someone with a lifetime of direct and indirect consequences. While these consequences can be harsh, they can even worsen...

With the winter holidays upon us, many Athens residents are ready to raise their glasses and toast friends and loved ones for making it through yet another challenging year. While there is nothing wrong with sharing a drink, there are definitely some problems that can...

As a college student, staying in school until you graduate is of the utmost importance to you. You've invested tens of thousands of dollars in this process, if not more. You don't want anything to jeopardize your future and your career. But say you get a DUI on the...

Children aren’t the only ones who can suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Many teens and adults are diagnosed with it as well.  The medications commonly prescribed to treat it can improve a person’s life significantly. However, they can also...

Hands Across the Border is an annual police campaign with the stated goal of reducing the number of impaired drivers on the road. It's been in effect for three decades, and it went into action again at the end of the summer.  It involved many different police...

You live in Georgia, and you’re at a co-worker’s birthday bash, relaxing at a friend’s condo or reuniting with relatives at a restaurant. All these scenarios have a common thread linking them – people are drinking without inhibition. There is an unspoken expectation...

Drinking has long been linked to peer pressure. This is especially true with young people, but it can apply to anyone. When someone asks if you want another drink, you’re more likely to say yes than if you had simply considered getting one on your own.  Similarly,...

Drunk driving is among the leading causes of traffic accidents, and it is considered a criminal offense in all states. If you are in a situation where you are too drunk to drive, taking alternative measures could save your life, in addition to avoiding possible jail...

Good friends don’t just tell friends what they want to hear; they tell them what they need to hear. Preventing a friend from getting behind the wheel after they have been drinking can be challenging, but it might just save the life of the friend and the other...

When it comes to a DUI, not all offenses are equal. There is no guarantee that your neighbor getting off lightly means you will, too. Besides, there is no easy option when it comes to a DUI. Even a first-time offense could result in a year in jail and a year’s license...

Being arrested for DUI can be stressful and embarrassing. You can’t afford to have your license suspended, miss work or, worse still, go to jail.  If you have been charged with a DUI, you will definitely be worried about your blood test result because the outcome of...