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...
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Overview of field tests and common challenges
An officer can pull a suspected drunk driver over and conduct several field tests. There are several standard tests that an officer may use to check for signs of DUI, but a driver in Marietta, Georgia, can challenge the results. Standard field sobriety tests The...
Understanding Georgia DUI laws and penalties is essential
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Georgia is against the law. If you are pulled over by the police and cited for not following DUI laws, you'll face being prosecuted and the consequences associated with this illegal act. Understanding DUI laws...
Suspected drunk driver kills woman in head-on collision
Head-on collisions can be especially tragic. In most head-on accidents, the wrong way driver is 100% at fault, and the other driver dies or suffers grievous injuries. In a recent head-on collision in Lee County, a wrong-way driver suspected of driving while...
DUI includes marijuana and other drugs
Drunk driving is not the only grounds for DUI charges in Georgia. Drugs play a major part in DUI charges and defenses. Drugs and DUI A person is guilty of a DUI for driving under the influence of any drug that makes it less safe for that motorist to drive. Motorists...
What are the DUI laws in Georgia?
If you're a driver in Georgia, then it is important to understand the specific laws surrounding driving under the influence. The fact is that every state handles a DUI differently, and simply relying on what movies or television shows say is never a good idea. For...
Prescription medicine and DUI charges
In Georgia, driving under the influence of a drug that affects your ability to drive safely can serve as grounds for DUI charges. It may surprise many people to learn that a drug in this context does not just refer to illegal substances such as methamphetamines or...
Understanding Georgia’s DUI penalties
When driving in the state of Georgia, people are expected to know and follow all of the local traffic laws, whether or not they are residents. Everyone who plans to be driving on Georgia roads should know the boundaries and penalties outlined in the law. That means...
How accurate are breath test results?
If you are facing DUI charges in the state of Georgia, you probably understand just how high the stakes are. What you might not understand is how problems with the accuracy of the equipment used to make that determination could determine your future. Having an...
Three things not to do when stopped for DUI in Georgia
Doing things you are not required to do can have serious consequences for someone stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence. Most people who are convicted of DUI in Georgia did one or all three of these things before they were arrested. Admitting you had a...