By the time a police officer turns on their flashing lights and siren, they believe they already have probable cause to suspect a driving infraction. From the moment you roll down your window, their main goal will be to gather more evidence to confirm their...
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Ignition interlock device – what is it, and when will I need one?
Georgia’s laws regarding DUIs (driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs) give quite a bit of discretion to judges. This means that there are some penalties that will always apply to intoxicated drivers, while others are up to the judge to decide. Among...
Can a bad field sobriety test help me beat my DUI charges?
Fighting a DUI can be a difficult challenge. Even a first offense can result in criminal charges and license suspension, which is why it is so important to fight any DUI charges. Building a defense against these charges may be difficult, but the field sobriety test...
Woman arrested for DUI, but refuses breath test
A woman in Walker County, Georgia, was pulled over by the Georgia State Patrol. She was eventually arrested for a DUI, but she did refuse a breath test, offering some interesting insight into why this may be done. According to reports, officers said she wasn't able to...
An ignition interlock device helps get your license back sooner
One of the hardest parts about facing DUI charges is that you lose your license. Driving is something that is so important in society, and so necessary to the way you live, that it's nearly impossible to get by without it. For a first offense in Georgia, you may lose...
Study shows Georgia is especially hard on drunk drivers
If you've been accused of driving while under the influence, you should know that Georgia is one of the highest-ranking states when looking at how stiff DUI penalties really are. This news comes from a new study that looked not only at all 50 states, but also at...
Can I get a DUI on my own property?
Many drivers have a mental image of what a DUI arrest could look like. It may entail being pulled over after swerving on a highway. Others may picture a DUI checkpoint when driving home from a party at night. These incidents both occur on public roadways. It makes...
In Georgia, expect an increase in DUI arrests this summer
Every summer, Georgia law enforcement agencies step up their efforts to arrest drunk and drugged drivers. It's an admirable idea; between Memorial Day and Labor Day, fatal car wrecks involving teenagers increase as much as 15 percent - and many of these accidents...
Georgia DUI charges carry hefty penalties
Some people believe that first time offenders facing driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Georgia will be treated with leniency. After all, everyone makes mistakes. However, this misconception about the criminal law system could end up costing you a lot, even...