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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...