DUI

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...

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...