DUI

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...

A driving under the influence (DUI) charge in Georgia can be very embarrassing for the person arrested. Many people do not realize until the police officer pulls them over that they were not in the right state to drive. Others may not actually be over the limit and...

Most people have the general idea that they should not drive during a night of drinking, but that they will be able to drive the next day. For instance, someone may go out with coworkers or friends on a Thursday night. They still know that they have work on Friday...

Police officers conduct traffic stops when they think drivers are too impaired to drive. They have many tools at their disposal to determine what’s going on once they make contact with the driver. One of these is the field sobriety test. The field sobriety test isn’t...

People make mistakes. For some, driving home after a drink or two is one of them. For others, taking a medication that doesn’t mix well with alcohol might be another. No matter what it is that led to a DUI traffic stop in Georgia, you need to know your rights and what...

One thing that you likely learned back in driver’s training was that adults who drink have a legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit. That limit is 0.08%. This is often presented as a limit that, when broken, will result in DUI charges. This is true; if you are...

When a police suspects that someone is driving while impaired, they will conduct a series of tests to see if the driver might be driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Cops often ask drivers to exit their vehicle to perform different physical actions or have...

Getting a DUI charge can shake up your world, as even first-time offenders can face fines, jail time and a mark on their criminal record. Since military members are subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) as well as state and federal law, the...