Whether you have a favorite bar in Hinesville or regularly go to Savannah for a night on the town, you must be careful never to drink and drive. After all, few things can derail your future plans faster than a DUI charge. If you ever face one, you must act both...
Alcohol can affect your ability to drive safely
It's difficult enough to drive safely when you're sober. If you add alcohol into the mix, it's even more challenging to avoid trouble on your way to your destination. Alcohol can affect your ability to drive safely. Here's how: Causes drowsiness: This limits your...
Can you legally avoid a DUI checkpoint in Georgia?
Georgia police frequently put up DUI checkpoints when there is a projected increase in traffic. They tend to go up during holiday weekends, however, last Decemberpolice arrested 48 peoplea Wednesday evening. Some states don't allowDUI checkpoints because they...
Georgia man killed when his car is rammed on Interstate 85
A Lawrenceville, Georgia, man was killed and a 33-year-old woman is facing several charges, including drunk driving and first-degree homicide, after a fatal crash on Interstate 85 recently. The victim, who was 24, was sitting in a disabled vehicle around 6 a.m.,...
Is it possible to get your DUI dismissed?
If you are charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, there's nothing you can do about the past at this point. Instead, you must turn your attention to the future. Most importantly, focus on the steps you can take to get your DUI dismissed. Here are some of...
Georgia prosecutors can’t bring up failed Breathalyzer tests
Late in February, the Supreme Court of Georgia ruled that prosecutors can't say if a defendant has previously declined a Breathalyzer test when trying a drunk driving case. In the past few days, senators were supposed to discuss whether roadside breath tests should be...
Can you obtain security clearance with a DUI conviction?
Perhaps you are pursuing a job with the Internal Revenue Service, or you want to work for a government contractor. However, on your way home from a party, a law enforcement officer arrested you for driving under the influence of alcohol. Will a conviction prevent you...
Are you too drunk to drive?
Anyone who has ever consumed an alcoholic beverage has probably asked him or herself this important question, "Am I too drunk to drive?" With your safety in mind, if you have to ask this question, it's probably better that you don't get behind the wheel. This is the...
Steps to take if you’re pulled over for suspicion of DUI
It doesn't matter if you have been drinking or don't have an ounce of alcohol in your system, you could find yourself pulled over for suspicion of DUI. This is every bit as stressful as it sounds, as you understand that you could be arrested on the spot and taken to a...
Is it possible to get your DUI charge dismissed?
If you're arrested for driving under the influence, you'll immediately turn your attention to the steps you can take to avoid the most serious consequences. In a perfect world, you'd take steps to get your DUI charge dismissed. Here are some of the most common reasons...