DUI

What is the zero-tolerance law? Many people assume that they can recognize the warning signs of intoxication in themselves before they get behind the wheel. For some drivers, including underage motorists, self-evaluation may not protect them from criminal charges. The...

Facing drunk driving charges is a serious matter in Georgia. The law provides strict criteria for what’s considered drunk driving and what penalties a person will face if they’re convicted of this offense. For most drivers, the legal limit for their blood alcohol...

Drunk driving is a serious offense in Georgia, carrying stringent penalties aimed at deterring impaired driving and ensuring public safety. The state enforces strict laws against driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, with penalties increasing in...

The average person naturally feels nervous during a Georgia traffic stop. When an officer pulls someone over on suspicion of drunk driving, tensions may rise even higher. Instead of facing a traffic ticket, those arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses...

Some people get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses in Georgia because they have had so much to drink that their impairment is obvious to anyone who crosses paths with them on the street. They swerve, they stop without reason or they cause a crash....

Young adults, including those enrolled in college, often don't think very carefully about the potential future consequences of their actions. To some degree, a failure to consider future consequences is a byproduct of a young adult's neurology. The part of the brain...

Driving under the influence (DUI) charges may not seem as serious as certain other offenses to people, but they are among the most significant and highly-penalized traffic offenses that the state prosecutes. Frequently, DUI charges in Georgia are classified as...

A driver can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Georgia if they’ve consumed enough alcohol that their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over 0.08%. This is the same limit that is used across most of the United States. It is worth noting that...

Driving under the influence is a serious offense in Georgia, and if you've been charged with it, you need to be aware of the consequences. In addition to facing criminal charges and potentially losing your driver's license, a DUI conviction can also have significant...

Police officers who patrol have a duty to try to keep the roads as safe as they can. Part of that duty means trying to determine when a driver is too impaired to operate a vehicle. They conduct traffic stops to help them accomplish this goal. Traffic stops can only be...