A moment of indiscretion can lead to a DUI in Georgia. Much like many other states, DUI laws in Georgia include many stiff penalties, including fines and jail time. It is important to understand what you are up against after a DUI arrest. Here are a few possible...
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense in Georgia. Even for a first-time conviction, you may lose your driver’s license, pay a stiff fine, complete community service or even go to jail. If you have more than one conviction in your past, of course,...
All states have a version of ignition interlock laws tied in with DUI penalties. However, they may be slightly different between states. For example, one of the requirements after a DUI in the state of Georgia is to serve a 120-day license revocation period, at...
In Georgia, it is unlawful to drive a motor vehicle if you have a blood alcohol concentration above 0.08%. To spot potential drunk drivers, officers watch for both signs of impaired driving and traffic violations. Sometimes, though, officers set up sobriety...
Law enforcement officials may charge you with a traffic offense if they think that you violated one of Georgia’s driving laws. If you receive a conviction, you may earn points on your driver’s license. According to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, driver’s...
Before officers may question you in a criminal investigation, they typically must advise you of your Miranda rights. With a name that comes from a 1966 U.S. Supreme Court case, these rights include your right to have an attorney present during major parts of the...
When an officer pulls you over on suspicion of intoxicated driving, they have many tools at their disposal to test this matter. Most people think of breath analysis tests first, but in reality, you are not likely to run into this. Instead, an officer will likely give...
In the state of Georgia, the bar for blood alcohol content or BAC is set at 0.02% for drivers under the age of 21. If convicted of impaired driving, young drivers not only face court-imposed penalties and the delay of their graduated license but they may also face...
Whether you are excited about a position you recently accepted, the birth of a child, marriage or any other milestone in life, you likely want to celebrate with friends and family members. Many people go out for drinks or have a get-together at home where alcohol is...
Georgia law enforcement is vigilant about trying to catch drivers who may be under the influence and are committing traffic violations year-round. However, there are certain times when more vehicles are on the road and there is a law enforcement blitz to catch drivers...