Category Archives: DUI Defense
Field Sobriety Tests in Georgia
In Georgia, when a law enforcement officer has reason to believe that a driver is under the influence he or she may conduct what is known as a field sobriety test (FST). The results of these tests could play a major role in whether a person is arrested for driving under the influence. This… Read More »
Appealing the Suspension of Your Driver’s License in Georgia
A driver’s license suspension can have far-reaching consequences, significantly impacting a person’s day-to-day life by making it impossible to get to work, pick up children from school, or complete other important daily activities. Fortunately, Georgia drivers who find themselves in this position because of a DUI accusation are often able to appeal the suspension…. Read More »
DUI Checkpoints On New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
Beneath the festive cheer that accompanies this time of year is the sobering reality that there is a significant spike in DUI cases during the holiday season. Read on to learn more about this trend and how to prepare yourself in the event of a DUI arrest over the holidays. What are DUI Checkpoints? … Read More »
Avoid a DUI This Holiday Season
Over the last few years, Georgia law enforcement officers have used the holiday season to reinforce the state’s zero-tolerance DUI policy. This usually results in an increase in the number of DUI arrests between the months of November and January, with patrol units specifically on the look-out for drivers who show signs of being… Read More »
DUIs and Driver’s License Suspensions
DUI charges should be taken seriously in Georgia, as conviction comes with severe penalties, including jail time, fines, and the creation of a criminal record. These are not, however, the only penalties that defendants face. For instance, even a first time DUI offender will likely have his or her driver’s license suspended for at… Read More »
Aggravating Factors in a Georgia DUI Case
Driving under the influence is a serious criminal offense in Georgia. Those who are convicted face significant penalties, including potential jail time, expensive fines, and the loss of their driving privileges. These penalties, however, can escalate even more when certain aggravating factors are present. Read on to learn more about these factors and how… Read More »
What are the Penalties for a Georgia DUI Conviction?
In Georgia, someone who is accused of driving under the influence could face either misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on the circumstances. Criminal penalties for conviction could include everything from jail time and fines to probation and the suspension of the driver’s license. There are also some non-criminal penalties that accompany these kinds of… Read More »
Under 21 DUI Charges in Georgia
Driving under the influence is illegal in all 50 states. However, what qualifies as being “under the influence” can vary depending on the age of the driver or even the kind of license that he or she has. In Georgia, for example, it is unlawful for most motorists to drive with a blood alcohol… Read More »
Defenses to Georgia DUI Charges
To be convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Georgia, a person must have been intoxicated and in control of a vehicle at the time of arrest. However, drivers who have been accused of driving under the influence can avoid conviction by casting doubt on either of these two elements, or even on… Read More »
A Breakdown of Georgia’s DUI Law
Being accused of driving under the influence can be frightening and confusing, especially for those who are unfamiliar with the law. We’ve included a few details on Georgia’s DUI law below to help give you a better idea of what you are facing when accused of driving under the influence. What is a DUI? … Read More »