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A police officer from Ringgold, Georgia, got a call on Sunday, March 1, that a driver may be under the influence. The officer initiated a traffic stop and pulled the car over. While investigating the situation -- the police are never supposed to assume that a driver...
Do you ever feel like you see the police crack down on impaired driving at a certain time or around a certain event? It's not all in your head; you really are seeing more officers on the roads. The police understand when drunk driving is more likely, and they'll often...
If you are in college or just out of school and focused on your first professional job, your whole life is in front of you, and you probably have big plans for your future. You may not think much about drinking and driving, believing that if stopped for DWI, you...
Have you ever wondered where Georgia stands in terms of DUI arrests, if it has more or less than other states in the country? The truth is that it's right near the middle. A recent study found that there were 308.7 arrests for every 100,000 people living in Georgia,...
With the holidays just ahead next week, Georgia motorists should be aware that the annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign is now in full swing. This week, law enforcement officers issued warnings to all drivers that they face imminent arrest if they wind up...
Imagine that law enforcement officers arrested you on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. This is your first offense; as such, it is a learning experience. You are about to discover unusual legal terms such as “rebuttal presumption.” How will this...
Recent changes to the evidentiary rules in driving while intoxicated (DUI) arrests can affect Georgia drivers' constitutional rights against self-incrimination. Known as the Elliott decision, this decision by the Georgia Supreme Court determined that it's...
Due to the risk of a crash, it is illegal in all 50 states to drive if you have a blood alcohol concentration level of .08% or above. But what if your BAC level is only .02% or .05%? Take a look at different levels to see how they affect your ability to drive safely....
As you make your Thanksgiving plans for later this month, don't forget to plan for a sober ride to and from all of the festivities. You certainly don't want to wind up with a drunk driving charge by getting behind the wheel after you've had a few drinks. One of the...
Parents of high school age teens likely don't need the calendar to remind them that homecoming season is once again in full swing. The excitement is nearly palpable as your teenager plans their homecoming dance wardrobe and plots their course for the big night. But...