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Most states have a point system with regard to traffic infractions and the state of Georgia is no different. A DUI conviction, however, is different. Points will not be assessed for DUI alone, yet points could be assessed if the individual is also convicted of other...
An ex-NBA player was recently sentenced to serve a 16-day jail term after he pleaded guilty to drunk driving charges in Georgia. Mookie Blaylock was charged with DUI in Spalding County. The 46-year-old man was involved in a hit-and-run accident last March. After...
The House of Representatives in Georgia is currently reviewing new legislation that would require an ignition interlock device to be installed in motor vehicles of those convicted of DUI. The law would specifically apply to those convicted of DUI first offense who had...
Breathalyzer test devices are being attached to cell phones and being installed in bars throughout the nation. In one state, certain lawmakers are proposing legislation that would require every bar to have an alcohol breath testing device. However, can residents of...
A 54-year-old man was recently sentenced to 15 years in prison for drunk driving. This case may be of particular interest to Athens GA residents, mainly because of the severity of the punishment ordered by the court for this man's DUI offenses. Usually, such lengthy...
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention published a report showing that almost half of teenagers are drinking alcoholic beverages. Out of those, approximately 65 percent say they participate in binge drinking. With statistics this high, it is no wonder that so...
The tests and procedures used to identify a Georgia driver's blood alcohol content are not without their limitations. Indeed, in many DUI cases, an accused individual can succeed in getting a Breathalyzer or blood test thrown out so that it cannot be used as evidence...
Many people have likely heard of smart phone applications designed to help prevent DUI violations. However, Georgia residents who have never been arrested and charged with DUI could be in danger of finding themselves charged with DUI first offense if they rely on one...
According to a 72-page report compiled by the Human Rights Watch, numerous courts in Georgia and other southern states are contracting private companies to manage people on probation. These companies are managing people who committed reportedly minor offenses, such as...
The Court of Appeals in Georgia recently ruled that police will be permitted to forcibly administer blood tests on those they suspect are driving under the influence of alcohol. In spite of this decision, which seemingly approves of mandatory blood tests, it is...