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There are many people who believe that with the advent of automated cars, drunk driving will decrease. After all, it seems relatively logical that if the car is being driven by a computer rather than an intoxicated human, this would prevent drunk driving. However,...
Georgia views driving under the influence as a serious offense, but when children are in the car with you, the charges could bring even harsher penalties. You could face convictions on both DUI and DUI Child Endangerment charges. The Peach State files a separate DUI...
In addition to the base penalties for driving under the influence in Georgia, the state has increased consequences for motorists who cause an injury or death in a DUI accident. These felony offenses result in minimum prison sentences and significant fines. Review...
Georgia law enforcement officers have many tools. These tools help them decide on DUI arrests. Some include field sobriety tests, blood tests and breath tests. But how do suspicious facts and circumstances factor into the equation? These facts may lead to an officer...
The current BAC limit in Georgia is the standard .08%, which most states use. At this limit, you cannot drink much before you are over it. While BAC depends on many factors, including what you drink, your weight, your gender and the time between drinks, this limit is...
Georgia, like dozens of other states, employs an ignition interlock program. In general, the devices have proven successful in cutting down on drunken driving. Ignition interlocks, however, also pose risks to motorists. A New York Times review linked the devices to...
You might want to think twice about climbing into your car after having even just one drink. While the legal blood alcohol content threshold in Georgia is .08, that does not mean that an officer cannot arrest you for a DUI with a lower BAC. According to Georgia...
Most Georgia residents understand that drinking and driving can result in a DUI. However, you may not be aware that you can also receive a DUI while riding a bicycle. The state also classifies bicycles as vehicles, so riders face similar laws as drunk drivers. ...
DUIs have several negative consequences. Fines, jail time and license suspensions are three of the major consequences that drivers face. Some drivers believe that they can beat a DUI charge through avoiding a breathalyzer test. Unfortunately, this is not the case....
In the course of a year, Georgia law enforcement may perform approximately 45 road checks. This involves setting up a roadblock, performing assessments to identify potential drunk drivers and, if found, issue them citations or make arrests. People in Georgia have...