When you are arrested for DUI, you are probably feeling overwhelmed, scared and wondering what comes next. In the chaos and confusion that follows an arrest, you might not immediately think about the long-term consequences, such as the impact a DUI conviction could...
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End of summer DUI crackdowns often lead to arrests
As the end of August approaches and people prepare for Labor Day, it is viewed as the end of summer in Georgia. People try to get a last bit of enjoyment with family and friends. This can involve taking a quick vacation, going to an event or simply relaxing in a...
Avoiding a DUI charge in the summertime
Like many people, you probably get out more in the summer at events such as picnics, concerts or parties. Many summer events involve alcohol, and this increases the number of drunk drivers on the road. Recentrecent data shows that 28% of deaths involving drunk driving...
What are the potential penalties for a first DUI conviction?
Allegations of driving under the influence in Georgia are among the most common ways in which people who have never had any previous criminal charge against them to find themselves facing the prospect of criminal penalties. It is understandably worrisome when they are...
Revisiting DUI laws following a record-breaking weekend
On average, the Camden County Sheriff’s Office has approximately five DUI arrests during any given weekend. The weekend leading up to Halloween proverbially smashed those records with outcomes that, in the end, could have been scarier. A total of 20 people were...
Police officer faces DUI charges after accident on way to work
Drunk driving offenses are among the most commonly charged crimes in Georgia courts. According to data from the Georgia Department of Driver Services, there were 19,208 DUI convictions in the state in 2019. Many of the people arrested on suspicion of drunk driving...
What are the DUI laws in Georgia?
Laws in Georgia concerning driving under the influence, or DUI, include alcohol and drugs. The list of drugs not only include illegal drugs but also prescription drugs that you may have taken that affected your ability to drive. You should also be aware that even if...
Open container laws and passengers in a vehicle
Alcohol use is common in contemporary society, but there are also legal restrictions regarding when and where alcohol may be consumed. One of the primary places where alcohol cannot be consumed in most situations is in a standard passenger vehicle with only a front...
Career impact of a DUI
A penalty for a DUI conviction in Georgia could be 24 hours in jail (which, if you are lucky, could be waived) and a fine of $300. While this may seem like a slap on the wrist, the impact on your career may be far more devastating. When looking for a job It can be...
The cost of a Georgia DUI
If an officer suspects you of drunk driving in Georgia, they will pull you over. However, even for first DUI offenses, a DUI can get costly from court fines and legal fees. It helps to know what to expect from a DUI and how to avoid them. Cost of a DUI in Georgia For...