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A driver facing driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Georgia is at risk of a variety of consequences. Judges can sentence people to probation, meaning they are subject to close court oversight for months. They might incarcerate someone. DUI defendants often...
People who are accused of impaired driving often have questions about their charges. Although many rush to plead guilty to avoid the perceived embarrassment of court, others want to prove their innocence. Especially when someone knows they hadn't had anything to drink...
Most people know that drunk driving is illegal, and that driving under the influence is a serious offense in Georgia. However, a DUI charge is not limited to alcohol. Many are surprised to learn that you can also be charged with a DUI for operating a vehicle while...
In Georgia, you can face charges for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or a controlled substance. However, this rule doesn’t refer to just alcoholic drinks and illegal substances. Even prescription medicines that have impairing side effects can give...
Due to the nature of their vehicles and the potential for large-scale consequences when an accident occurs, commercial drivers have a significant responsibility in maintaining road safety. In Georgia and other U.S. states, this translates into stricter standards for...
Most people are aware that there are two main ways to face a charge for driving under the influence (DUI) in Georgia – either you’re inebriated due to alcohol or impaired due to an intoxicating controlled substance. But there’s also a third way for drivers to face...
Targeted drunk driving enforcement efforts have limited efficacy. It is simply impossible for Georgia police officers to locate and interact with everyone who might be under the influence while driving. Police officers often watch for impaired driving more carefully...
It’s unlawful to have an open container of any alcoholic beverage inside a motor vehicle in most U.S. states. Generally referred to as open container laws, some states might also have their own specific provisions. Some jurisdictions might allow passengers to hold an...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charge doesn’t just apply to drunk drivers. Officers can also charge drivers who are under the effect of an intoxicating drug or substance. The types of substances prohibited by law vary, including illicit drugs such as mescaline and...
You’ve always had the right to decline to participate in standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs), like the walk-and-turn or the one-legged stand tests – but should you? Until fairly recently, refusal to participate in SFSTs in Georgia was something that could be...