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...
Convictions for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Georgia do not necessarily result in jail time. However, judges have the discretion to order a jail sentence even for a first DUI offense. Review circumstances in which a driver may end up in jail for...
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...
Even people with good intentions can end up drinking more than they should when having a good time with friends and family. The result is an increased blood alcohol concentration (BAC), as well as a risk of legal penalties for driving under the influence. The more...
Most people know that driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal. However, not as many people are aware of how certain over-the-counter and prescription medications can affect the way a person operates a vehicle. There are numerous legal drugs that cause...
If you get arrested for drinking and driving, you could face serious penalties. For example, if convicted, you may lose your driving privileges for a period of time, have to pay a significant fine and spend time in jail. You could face these DUI penalties if,...
As someone who has never faced a DUI conviction before, you are likely thinking several things. Some might feel afraid, while others may underestimate it, believing that a first-time conviction will net lighter penalties. This is unfortunately not true, and a DUI can...
If you face DUI charges in Georgia, you may have several defenses available, even if you took a breath test that registered .08 or higher. Depending on the circumstances, you can potentially reduce your case to reckless driving or get the charges dismissed. According...
In Georgia, police can arrest anyone driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher for a DUI. While this situation may seem as though driving with less than a .08 BAC is safe from DUI charges, they may be vulnerable to Georgia’s DUI Less Safe Statute....
If you are like many Georgians, summer is your favorite time of year. The weather is hot, school is out and nature is gorgeous. Without a doubt, it is a great time to take a road trip vacation. With that said, there are some risks you should be aware of. Every year,...
