If you were found to be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs by law enforcement officers, you will have faced a driver's license suspension. A driver's license suspension is conducted by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), or you may be done...
Alleged drunk driver facing felony homicide charges
A man in Georgia is now facing serious felony homicide charges for his involvement in a car accident that took the life of his own stepson. Police say that the man was drunk at the time of the wreck. Police reports reveal that the man is 31 years old, while his...
Would you risk DUI if you knew how alcohol affects you?
In the state of Georgia, you can face charges of driving under the influence if your blood alcohol concentration is at 0.08 percent or higher. If you drive a commercial vehicle, the legal limit is only 0.04 percent. How much is too much? You may not know how little it...
Facing an underage DUI in Georgia
As a person under the age of 21, it is illegal to consume alcohol in Georgia in the majority of circumstances. Therefore, if you are found to be consuming alcohol and you are under the age of 21, you could face certain legal consequences. It is one thing to be...
Getting a suspended license in Georgia
Having your license suspended can be a very frustrating situation to be in. It can mean that you may struggle to get to work every day, and you can lose a sense of your independence. It is mandatory for the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) to suspend your...
Defenses against Breathalyzer refusal
It's extremely common for a driver to get pulled over, perhaps for no particular reason at all, and be ordered to perform a Breathalyzer test. A Breathalyzer test consists of a device in which a person must blow into. The breath of a person is used as evidence and...
Are you concerned that your teen driver is a binge drinker?
Let us say that your son is going for his business degree at Georgia Southern. He has a car and commutes from home. You believe he is a responsible driver, but lately, you sense that he may have been drinking at times before driving home from campus. You know your son...
Getting help for alcohol dependence after your DUI
Getting a DUI can be a wake up call for the way you have been living. Perhaps you have been avoiding the realities of your alcohol dependence for too long and have now realized that your behavior has gotten out of control. If this is the case, then the good news is...
When does an ignition interlock device become mandatory?
The first time you're convicted of driving under the influence, you could see between 10 days and 12 months behind bars, anywhere from $300 in fines to $1,000 and a driver's license suspension that lasts for 12 months. You will also need to do community service for at...
Georgia has earned a No. 2 ranking in strict DUI laws
Anyone who thinks it is okay to drink and drive in Georgia would do well to brush up on the state’s DUI laws, which include stiff criminal and administrative penalties, even for first-time offenders. A nationwide survey gives the otherwise hospitable Peach State high...
