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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Law enforcement offices throughout the state of Georgia have the legal authority to use and execute sobriety checkpoints. Some communities across the state have announced that they will increase police presence on roadways and implement checkpoints, since drunk...