DUI

A DUI arrest affects more than your criminal record. It often changes your college experience in unexpected ways. The consequences can reach everything from your class schedule to your scholarship funding. You need to understand these risks to protect your academic...

People are often confused about the consequences of refusing to take a breathalyzer or blood test that would measure their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) if they’re stopped for suspicion of drunk driving.  Refusal alone is not a criminal offense, although it is...

Most adults are subject to the same traffic rules. People over the age of 21 are at risk of driving under the influence (DUI) charges if they can't safely operate their vehicles or have an elevated blood alcohol concentration (BAC). In some cases, legal standards...

When you drive on a public road in Georgia, you automatically give consent to chemical testing. Thus, you are required to submit to a test requested by a law enforcement officer when lawfully arrested for a suspected driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol...

Tens of thousands of students attend the University of Georgia. The school boasts both graduate and undergraduate programs that help prepare aspiring professionals for their future careers. College is a time of studying, as well as a time of socialization. Many...

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...