You took your medication exactly as prescribed, whether it was an allergy pill before class or a sleep aid after a hospital shift, and then blue lights appeared behind you. In Georgia, a prescription does not automatically protect you from a DUI (driving under the...
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Can a DUI affect your professional license in Georgia?
A DUI can create an extra concern when your ability to work depends on a professional license. If you are a doctor, nurse, teacher or another licensed professional, you may worry that a DUI could interfere with your ability to keep practicing. A DUI can affect a...
Can a minor be charged with a DUI in Georgia?
Growing up often involves learning from mistakes. For some teenagers, one poor decision can lead to consequences they never expected. A night spent with friends or a celebration may end with flashing lights and an arrest. Parents may also struggle with a mix of worry...
What makes roadside sobriety tests hard to pass?
Imagine trying to balance yourself on one foot while a police car flashes bright lights directly into your eyes. This difficult situation could happen when officers ask you to perform roadside sobriety tests. You may assume that the tests, known officially as...
Why sleeping it off in your car can still lead to a DUI arrest
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...
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...