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...
Rebuttable presumption and its bearing on your DUI case
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...
How might changes in DUI laws affect Georgians?
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...
How do different levels of alcohol affect driving ability?
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....
Beware of Thanksgiving DUI charges
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...
Protect your teens from DUI arrests on homecoming night
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...
Why buzzed driving is considered drunk driving
One of the most visible campaigns every holiday season throughout Georgia and the rest of the country is the "Buzzed Driving" campaign. This campaign is an effort to educate people that "buzzed driving is drunk driving." It's an effort to show people that they can...
The laws for driving under the influence in Georgia
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious crime in Georgia. When a person gets behind the wheel of a car or truck after having too much to drink, he or she can wind up causing a serious accident. The Georgia laws for DUI create two different ways a driver can be...
Explaining the dangers of drugged driving
Getting behind the wheel after using drugs can be deadly for the driver, their passengers and others around them on the roads of Georgia. Different drugs have different effects on a person's ability to drive a vehicle. For example, using cocaine and then driving can...
How police officers spot possible drunk drivers
Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after having too much to drink can bring with it myriad problems. There might be times where you are never caught, and there might be times where you come across a checkpoint. Then, there might be times where an officer simply...