Intoxicated individuals might leave a bar or party after consuming too much alcohol and be involved in crashes that result in serious injury or fatalities. Almost all states have enacted some form of vicarious liability laws for restaurants, bars and private party...
Can you be fined for having an open liquor bottle in your car?
Typically, if you're charged with a DUI in Georgia, the officer had reason to suspect that you were driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. However, many drivers don't realize that you can be ticketed just for having an open container of alcohol in your...
Two types of Georgia DUI arrests
There are two ways motorists in Georgia can violate the state's laws regarding driving under the influence. The first way a DUI charge can happen is an officer observes a driver and makes the determination that he or she is under the influence of alcohol. The second...
What will you do if you’re stopped for suspicion of DUI?
Just because a police officer is suspicious that you’re under the influence of alcohol doesn’t make it true. However, if it leads to a traffic stop, it’s critical that you know what you should do, shouldn’t do and how to protect your safety and legal rights. While no...
What actions will Georgia take if you refuse a DUI breath test?
Most people are at least somewhat aware that their basic civil rights include the right against self-incrimination. What they may not realize is that this right primarily relates to what you say in court or while officially under arrest. Police can and do often compel...
Breathalyzers aren’t as dependable as their prevalence may imply
Police rely heavily on tests to pin a number on the sobriety level of motorists. If the digits come out too high, then you could be in a lot of trouble. But just because a breathalyzer says you’re out of bounds, doesn’t mean it’s telling the truth. Breathalyzers are...
Breathalyzers are important evidence but may be flawed
Fighting a DUI charge
Drunk driving is dangerous. It also has serious legal consequences. There are several legal defenses that may be used, in the appropriate circumstances, to fight a DUI charge. A common defense is that the police officer was not legally justified in stopping a driver....
Scary: Halloween DUI patrols increase odds of arrest
Werewolves, witches, wrestlers, waiters and wildlife will all be roaming Bryan County streets in just a few days. Halloween is right around the corner and with it comes trick-or-treating for the little ones and costume parties and clubs for those a bit older. Also...
Georgia woman faces DUI and two counts of child endangerment
Motorists in Georgia and elsewhere understand they must follow the rules of the road while operating a motor vehicle. Failure to do so could result in a traffic violation. However, some violations are more severe than speeding or rolling through a stop sign. If law...
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