DUI

A DUI arrest in Augusta can create two urgent problems if you serve at Fort Gordon, formerly Fort Eisenhower: your Georgia driving privileges and your separate on-post driving privileges. It can also create security-clearance reporting concerns. Some deadlines begin...

If you are a service member stationed at Fort Eisenhower and you have a DUI charge, you know your future is on the line. You face potential administrative separation, security clearance issues and UCMJ action. However, one of the most urgent concerns is practical: Can...

A late-night stop can become frightening when an officer shows a breath-test number. That reading may seem final, yet it does not tell the full story. If you are facing a driving under the influence (DUI) charge, you can examine how police obtained the result....

Getting charged with an off-post driving under the influence (DUI) creates legal and career problems that most civilians never face. For those stationed in Georgia, recognizing how state criminal law and federal military law intersect can help you discover defense...

You made a choice you regret, now you’re curious about what happens next. After a few drinks at dinner, you decided to drive home when you suddenly saw flashing lights in the rearview mirror. The next thing you know you are facing a driving under the influence (DUI)...

Facing a DUI charge can feel overwhelming. However, you can challenge the evidence presented against you, and taking swift action is vital. By addressing the situation promptly, you can influence the outcome of your case. Here’s how the process works and why acting...

The criminal courts in Georgia can hand down numerous penalties in driving under the influence (DUI) cases. Defendants are at risk of jail time or probation. They may have to pay fines and cover court costs. It is also standard practice in most cases to impose a...

The 10-day rule in Georgia is a consequential timeframe for motorists who have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses. As a result of this rule, if you were recently arrested due to an officer’s suspicion that you were driving while impaired, you...

Driving under the influence (DUI) in Georgia carries severe consequences. A DUI conviction can result in jail time, hefty fines, community service and a suspended driver's license. The penalties can affect your freedom, finances and future. How you respond when...

Officers who suspect drivers of impairment at the wheel often move quickly to gather evidence supporting their allegations. For example, they may ask someone to exit the vehicle and perform a series of field sobriety tests. Those tests can lead to someone's arrest or...