A driving under the influence charge can ruin your life. Police, the courts and the State of Georgia may come after you. The penalties are severe: fines, loss of license, jail time, community service and higher insurance costs. Getting into trouble You may receive a...
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3 factors that make a DUI a felony in Georgia
There are a number of ways that a DUI could be elevated from a misdemeanor to a felony in Georgia. For many people who are pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving in Georgia, the ensuing charges will be a misdemeanor. However, depending on the circumstances, that...
Drunk driving in GA: What happens if a driver refuses a breath test?
Breath tests are often used to gather evidence to support criminal charges, but are they constitutional? Drunk driving is illegal in every state in the country. States have enacted various laws to deter this practice, including a set of laws that deal with a legal...
DUI driver’s license suspensions in Georgia
Georgia drivers who are convicted of drunk driving offenses may lose the right to drive for a while but reinstatement options may be available. Drivers in Georgia who are arrested for drunk driving offenses understandably have a lot of questions. They will want to...