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Sleeping pills are powerful pharmaceutical drugs, which are frequently taken by Athens GA residents to get a good night's rest. What many people do not realize, however, is that a strong dose of sleeping pills taken late at night to aid in sleep could result in DUI...
Traffic tickets and other kinds of motor vehicle violations are an area of the law where otherwise law-abiding citizens can easily find themselves in trouble. A very simple mistake can lead to death or serious injury on Georgia roadways. Even worse, if the driver who...
Middle Georgia sheriff's officials claim that they arrested a total of 134 people over the St. Patrick's Day weekend. The arrests were made at one DUI checkpoint at an Interstate 16 exit. In addition, police issued 297 citations. The DUI checkpoint strategy was...
Georgia drivers who have been convicted of DUI in the past are in danger of becoming classified as habitual violators. When one is considered to be an habitual DUI offender, police officers can actually seize one's vehicle. In fact, reports indicate that officers in...
After a night of laughs and drinks at the local bar, it is highly discouraged to get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. In most cases, the best option is to have a designated driver or to hail a taxi. There are several scenarios in which these individuals might...
Most states have a point system with regard to traffic infractions and the state of Georgia is no different. A DUI conviction, however, is different. Points will not be assessed for DUI alone, yet points could be assessed if the individual is also convicted of other...
An ex-NBA player was recently sentenced to serve a 16-day jail term after he pleaded guilty to drunk driving charges in Georgia. Mookie Blaylock was charged with DUI in Spalding County. The 46-year-old man was involved in a hit-and-run accident last March. After...
Breathalyzer test devices are being attached to cell phones and being installed in bars throughout the nation. In one state, certain lawmakers are proposing legislation that would require every bar to have an alcohol breath testing device. However, can residents of...
A 54-year-old man was recently sentenced to 15 years in prison for drunk driving. This case may be of particular interest to Athens GA residents, mainly because of the severity of the punishment ordered by the court for this man's DUI offenses. Usually, such lengthy...
The tests and procedures used to identify a Georgia driver's blood alcohol content are not without their limitations. Indeed, in many DUI cases, an accused individual can succeed in getting a Breathalyzer or blood test thrown out so that it cannot be used as evidence...