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The holiday season is here. With Halloween over and Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, many homes and stores throughout Athens are already decorated for Christmas. It won't be long now before a lot of us will drive out of town for Thanksgiving and other holiday...
A National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 2021 survey revealed that 13.4 million people aged 12 to 20 had consumed alcohol. The legal drinking age in the United States has been set at 21 for several decades, but have you ever wondered why this specific age?...
A large fine and possible community service sentence (or even jail time) are just part of what can happen if Athens police arrest you on suspicion of DUI. Losing your driving privileges can be a huge inconvenience. Unless you work from home, getting to work without...
Impaired driving happens every day in Georgia. But that’s not to say that every day offers an equal amount of risk. There are certainly times at which the risk of being involved in a serious accident caused by a drunk driver is higher than average. It’s also important...
A charge of driving under the influence poses serious consequences, and a clear understanding of the most effective defenses is an integral part of a defense case. Many people believe that a charge always leads to a conviction, but several strategies can challenge the...
Field sobriety tests, commonly administered by law enforcement officers during traffic stops, help determine driver impairment by alcohol or drugs. While these tests serve as useful tools for law enforcement, they are not foolproof and can sometimes yield inaccurate...
The penalties for a driving under the influence (DUI) charge in Georgia are quite severe, even for a first conviction. The convicted driver will have to pay as much as $1,000 in fines and serve up to 12 months of imprisonment. The driver will also be required to...
In Georgia, the laws against driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs are rigorous. But what about the passengers in the car? Are they held to the same rules as drivers? Even though passengers usually can't get a DUI like a driver can, they need to know about...
Too many lose their lives every year because of a drunk driver. As a result, police officers are intensifying their campaign to arrest and convict drivers they suspect are under the influence. Though commendable, police officers occasionally pull over innocent drivers...
Even for a first offense, a driving under the influence (DUI) charge in Georgia can lead to strict penalties. You’ll have to pay a fine, serve up to a year in prison and even render community service. That’s not even counting a potential license suspension. But you...