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...
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Impairing prescription drugs can lead to DUIs
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...
Commercial drivers and DUI in Georgia: A different set of standards
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...
Using inhalants can lead to DUIs, too
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...
Are DUI checkpoints or sobriety roadblocks legal in Georgia?
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...
Why Georgia’s open container law is one of the strictest in America
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...
How much marijuana can lead to a DUI charge?
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...
Why you shouldn’t agree to field sobriety testing
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...
3 ways a Georgia DUI can impact someone’s career
Many people remain dismissive of driving under the influence (DUI) charges. Especially when someone has never been convicted of a criminal offense before and is accused of a technical infraction that did not result in anyone getting hurt, they may consider pleading...
Can I refuse to take the breathaylzer test?
During a police traffic stop, the officer likely will ask you -- really, pressure you -- to take a roadside breath test. Commonly known as the breathalyzer test, this involves blowing into a device that is supposed to measure your blood-alcohol level (BAL). Like other...