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After an evening out at a restaurant or bar, people may hesitate a moment before getting behind the wheel, weighing whether they are sober enough to drive home safely. Although it may seem like a straightforward question, there are a number of reasons why those who...
If people receive a DUI conviction, Georgia courts may sometimes suspend their driver's license. A license suspension can have a deep impact on people's lives. According to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, a suspension related to DUI may last for one year....
Staying away from alcohol before getting behind the wheel can do a lot to avoid a DUI conviction and its consequences. Serving time in prison is one possible outcome of DUI charges. However, even if you avoid imprisonment, a DUI conviction can drain your finances...
When an officer pulls you over under the suspicion of a DUI, the officer looks for a few telltale signs of intoxication. He or she may look for slurred speech, a drowsy appearance and a lack of coordination. Even if you do not consume alcohol, there are health...
Contrary to popular belief, drunk driving is not a new phenomenon. Long before law enforcement and jurisdictions across the country took a zero-tolerance stance against it, thousands of people became victims of drunk driving accidents and circumstances every year....
One requirement of having a DUI conviction is serving community service. Some of the terms of your community service sentence depend on the details surrounding your case and whether or not it is a first or subsequent offense. If this is your first DUI conviction or...
Officers have several tools they can use to check levels of sobriety on the field. One of the first you are likely to run into is the field sobriety test. But what is it? How do they work? Most important, what happens if you fail a field sobriety test? How much do...
DUI checkpoints are not legal in all states, but they are in the state of Georgia. The Georgia police are cracking down on drinking and driving, this means that DUI checkpoints are becoming more and more common in this state. Understanding what to do during a DUI...
Georgia's impaired driving laws inflict serious penalties for those operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating agents. A first offense DUI can carry penalties as high as a fine of $1,000 and jail time of up to one year, while additional...
Some college students mistakenly believe that by pleading nolo contendere or "no contest" they may avoid penalties for driving under the influence. Georgia's statute O.C.G.A. 40-6-391.1, however, requires you to attend a drug or alcohol course regardless of a plea. ...