After a night out, you may decide to do the responsible thing and not to drive home because you know you have had too much to drink. You may park your car and plan to sleep until morning, thinking that it will prevent a charge for driving under the influence (DUI). In...
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How an open can of alcohol in your car can lead to a DUI charge
Did you know that a half-empty beer can in your cup holder can cost you your license? You don't always have to drink a drop to face Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges in Georgia. The state's open container laws are so strict that a single forgotten bottle can...
Understanding the 3 limits for blood alcohol when driving
Police officers may arrest people for drunk driving because they struggle to control their vehicles or cause crashes. Drunk driving charges are also possible in scenarios where motorists fail chemical tests. The state does not need to prove that a driver had...
Will a DUI arrest cost you your license in Georgia?
If the police arrest you for driving under the influence (DUI) in Athens, your license could face restrictions immediately. The officer might hand you a notice that limits your ability to drive that same day. Meanwhile, the Georgia Department of Driver Services may...
What happens during field sobriety testing?
Motorists accused of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses often get arrested after traffic stops. Police officers pull them over and ask them questions. They conduct field sobriety tests. They may request chemical testing as well. Drivers are often eager to...
Can drivers refuse chemical breath tests in Georgia?
People generally have a right to avoid self-incrimination. Under the Fifth Amendment, the courts cannot compel people to testify if doing so might implicate them in a criminal matter. Additionally, people have the right to remain silent when interacting with law...
When can Georgia prosecutors bring felony DUI charges?
Every situation resulting in driving under the influence (DUI) charges is slightly different. Many times, people accused of a DUI offense in Georgia face misdemeanor charges. However, there are certain circumstances in which state prosecutors can pursue felony DUI...
Possible penalties for a Georgia DUI conviction
One of the most common criminal charges in Georgia is also one of the most serious traffic violations possible. Unlike speeding or other minor traffic violations, driving under the influence (DUI) offenses aren't civil infractions that lead to tickets. They are a...
3 times Georgia police officers can arrest someone for a DUI
The last thing someone headed home from a night out with friends or a social gathering wants is to see the flashing lights of a police cruiser in their rearview mirror. A Georgia police officer pulling someone over might suspect them of intoxication while driving....