DUI

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...

There are multiple different ways that a driver in Georgia could end up arrested for a driving under the influence (DUI) offense. Some people get arrested at the scene of a crash when they fail a breath test or admit to drinking earlier in the day. Others may get...

Many people arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses believe that they are capable of safely driving until a police officer decides that is not the case. People who frequently consume alcohol may develop a tolerance and may forget that simply being over...

Motorists accused of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses face penalties that include jail time, large fines and the loss of their driving privileges. It's common for people facing those consequences to assume incorrectly that it will be cheaper for them to just...

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...