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After having been wrongly accused of committing a serious offense in Georgia such as driving under the influence of alcohol, an individual may certainly be relieved when evidence can prove that he or she was not driving drunk or that an arrest was not conducted...
No one should have to face legal or social penalties for an offense they did not commit. However, there are instances when Athens residents are wrongfully arrested and charged with criminal offenses such as drunk driving. Sometimes police make unlawful traffic stops...
As we mentioned earlier this summer on our Athens, Georgia, DUI law blog, boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a criminal offense. Although the penalties for BUI are similar to the penalties folks face when they are convicted of DUI, there are some key...
Over the Fourth of July holiday, a cast member who appeared on MTV's reality show '16 & Pregnant' was arrested for DUI after Georgia police suspected that the 23-year-old man had been driving while under the influence of drugs. Reports have not indicated whether...
Over the Fourth of July holiday, a cast member who appeared on MTV's reality show '16 & Pregnant' was arrested for DUI after Georgia police suspected that the 23-year-old man had been driving while under the influence of drugs. Reports have not indicated whether...
Georgia residents might feel confident that one or two drinks will not impair their ability to safely operate a vehicle or boat. But with extra patrols on the roads and waters this Fourth of July holiday, it would be wise not to take any chances of getting pulled over...
When boaters spend a hot summer day on the water, a cold beer might go down a little too easily and quickly, especially when boaters are feeling a little dehydrated from being in the sun all day. For this reason, it is a good idea to designate a sober person who can...
Smartphones can help Georgia residents make quick decisions while on the go. Need to check the weather forecast before deciding what to wear for the day? There's an app for that. Trying to figure out which restaurant to eat at while in a new neighborhood? There's an...
In Georgia, any type of DUI conviction often carries harsh penalties. However, repeat DUI offenders and those who have been convicted of felony drunk driving charges may face far more serious consequences that could have a significant impact on their lives for several...
After creating a hazardous situation for several folks at a gas station in Oconee County last weekend, an Athens man was arrested for drunk driving. According to police, the man accidentally ran over an 18-wheeler's fuel pump and hose with his Ford pickup truck....