Drunk Driving

A DUI charge can be intimidating. You’re worried about your driver’s license, your job, your reputation and your future. The decisions you make immediately after your arrest can affect the outcome of your case. Therefore, here are some common mistakes you need to...

A drunk driving charge has a lot of uncertainties about your license, record, job and future. While the situation is serious, a charge is not the same as a conviction. The strength of the case depends on evidence, procedure and how early you involve legal support. You...

Drunk driving or driving under the influence (DUI) offenses are relatively commonplace. Many drivers in Georgia get pulled over for questionable driving or failed chemical tests after collisions.  Most of those motorists face misdemeanor DUI charges. However, Georgia...

The criminal courts are supposed to hand down sentences that reflect the nature of a criminal offense at issue. State statutes dictate the sentencing guidelines for different criminal offenses. The law provides minimum and maximum penalties in many cases. Motorists...

Motorists can get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses in a variety of situations. Some drivers fail chemical tests administered after crashes and then face prosecution. Others face DUI charges because of what occurs during a one-on-one traffic...

Facing a drunk driving DUI charge can be overwhelming, and with prosecution, the penalties may include license suspension, imposition of heavy fines or even jail time. Beyond the legal consequences, a charge can affect your personal and professional life in lasting...

Although field sobriety tests (FSTs) are reliable when determining if a driver is intoxicated, they have limitations. And one of such limitations regards people with pre-existing medical conditions. Some medical conditions can affect one's ability to perform in FSTs...

Drivers in Georgia accused of drunk driving may expect to face misdemeanor charges. Many DUI offenses are misdemeanor crimes. While the defendant is at risk of incarceration, fines, a driver's license suspension and a criminal record, the penalties aren't as severe as...

Drivers often feel a sense of dread when they see the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind them. They must realize that police officers can’t just initiate a traffic stop without a reason. Instead, they need to have reasonable suspicion in order to stop the...

There are multiple ways for police officers to gather evidence of what appears to be drunk driving. They can follow a motorist in traffic to record video footage of their poor driving skill. They can ask drivers questions about their conduct. Many motorists admit to...