Georgia has some tough drunk driving laws. If you violate them, you may have to live with some equally tough consequences, such as potentially losing your driving privileges. At some point, though, you may be able to drive again, provided you install an ignition...
DUI
Did a DUI arrest violate my rights?
A significant factor the court considers before convicting you of a DUI is whether the police violated your rights. The improper procedure might invalidate the case against you, and it happens more often than you think. If you face a guilty conviction for driving...
Can you trick the breath test used to check for drunk driving?
Police officers use chemical breath tests as part of the evaluation process during drunk driving traffic stops. If someone performs the test and scores over the legal limit for their age and type of license, they will likely get arrested on the spot. Some people will...
Why DUI arrests of senior citizens are becoming more common
We generally associate drunk driving with teens and young adults more than with older ones – and certainly more than with senior citizens. Indeed, it is a serious problem for young people, and their drunk driving crashes are more likely to be fatal. However, alcohol...
Knowing how an IID works is crucial to avoiding violations
Having an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in your vehicle(s) after a DUI arrest or if you refused alcohol testing after being stopped by police can let you continue legally driving even though your license has been suspended. If you choose to get an IID,...
3 reasons never to agree to perform field sobriety tests
Many Georgia residents know the rudimentary facts surrounding the state’s DUI laws. That includes understanding that Georgia is an implied consent state regarding a driver giving a breath, blood or another type of sample to show that the driver was above the legal...
What does “reasonable suspicion” mean in a drunk driving case?
Seeing the flashing lights of a law enforcement vehicle behind you can make your heart skip a beat. For some, knowing that they’ve recently consumed alcohol might be the cause of that fright. What some people don’t realize is that a police officer must have a valid...
What are standardized field sobriety tests?
Officers may use field sobriety tests when checking for your sobriety level. Of these tests, they have two separate options. Will they use a non-standardized field sobriety test, or a standardized one? What are the differences between these two tests? Does the type...
How do breath testing devices generate readings?
After a drunk driving arrest in Georgia, you might think you have few options but to accept the consequences that a conviction may bring. Evidence such as a breath test implying your intoxication may seem insurmountable. However, depending on the nature of the test,...
Can a DUI ruin your college career?
Georgia teens have a lot to look forward to in their college years. The last thing they want to do is set themselves off-course by making avoidable mistakes. This especially applies to DUI-related charges. Even one DUI conviction could potentially overturn years of...
