DUI

There are generally two reasons that people get arrested for drunk driving. The first is for displaying impaired ability while in control of a vehicle. Drivers who can’t safely control their vehicles in traffic or who cause crashes are at risk of arrest.  Police...

Police officers may suspect people of drunk driving for a number of reasons. Perhaps a driver saw a small animal on the road and swerved. Maybe they become anxious during a traffic stop, which may make a police officer feel suspicious about their circumstances. If a...

Being on probation already means you’re under the court’s watchful eye. If you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), things can spiral quickly. Many people don’t realize how serious this situation can be in Georgia until it happens. First, it’s a...

Choosing to sleep in your car after drinking might seem like a safe option, but it can lead to a DUI charge. The issue comes down to how the state of Georgia defines “actual physical control” of a vehicle. Even if you never start driving, the circumstances may suggest...

When someone in Georgia faces both super speeder and DUI charges, the consequences of convictions associated with either or both can escalate quickly. Each offense risks serious penalties on its own, but when combined, they can significantly complicate a defendant’s...

In Georgia, it is very important to understand the legal limit when it comes to blood alcohol concentration (BAC). This can be defined by a breath test or blood test, and it is important evidence if you are facing DUI charges. Violating the legal limit indicates that...

Being pulled over by a police officer for the suspicion of drunk driving triggers a variety of steps that will likely occur during the traffic stop. Once the officer has a chance to speak to the driver, they may decide to ask them to take a field sobriety test. Not...

If you get pulled over by the police in Georgia, on suspicion of impaired driving, it’s very likely that they’re going to ask you to take a breath test. They will want to establish your BAC (blood alcohol concentration) at the time of the traffic stop. The results of...

Many people only worry about getting a DUI on the night that they go out drinking. Maybe it’s a Friday night, and they go out with their friends after work. They know that they shouldn’t drive home, so they call a rideshare service or get a ride with someone else. But...

Whether after a night out, a celebration or an impromptu happy hour, you might realize you’ve had a bit too much to drink. This realization can be nerve-wracking, especially if you are planning to drive to your destination.  In that moment of panic, you might be...