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Certain aspects of your DUI case may determine the sentence the court gives you after a guilty verdict. They are known as mitigating factors and may lead the court to reduce your penalties. Below are some of these mitigating factors. Is this your first DUI charge? If...
You may have been subjected to a breath test by the police after a DUI traffic stop. The test is supposed to measure the amount of alcohol in your breath. Based on the results, you could be arrested for drunk driving. The test results will likely form part of your...
Service is an important step in the divorce process. It is a legal term that refers to giving the other spouse official notice of the divorce. This is achieved by providing them with the forms and an opportunity to respond. Four of the more common service methods used...
Some states have decided to enforce aggressive penalties for those who are very intoxicated while driving. These are often known as super drunk laws, and they impose these strict penalties when someone has a BAC level that is more than twice the legal limit. For...
Up to 100 Georgia police officers began training as certified phlebotomists in late 2021. Authorities wanted a better way to collect more accurate blood-alcohol readings from DUI suspects and differentiate between alcohol and other impairments, such as prescription or...
The police play a crucial part in your DUI charges. They make the arrest and provide the evidence for the prosecution to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. However, everything needs to be done lawfully. It means that the police cannot break the rules just to...
If you’re ordered to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in your vehicle(s) after a second or subsequent DUI while on probation in Georgia, you can have limited driving privileges. IIDs, as most people know, are breathalyzer-type devices that people are...
Georgia’s state legislature passed a new street racing bill in April 2021. Governor Brian Kemp signed the bill into law the following month. As written, the new law could sharply restrict car enthusiasts who want to drag race or even do doughnuts in parking lots....
A police officer in Georgia stopped you. As far as you knew, you had not violated any traffic laws. When the officer told you why they were stopping you, you were stunned. They stopped you on suspicion of drunk driving. Officers must have reasonable suspicion to stop...
Being convicted for driving under the influence can have unintended consequences beyond the possibility of time in jail or paying hefty fines. A conviction can affect your career, putting your financial security on the line. For starters, a conviction means a criminal...