If you’ve been charged with a DUI, then you’re probably worried about the evidence that the prosecution has on you and what it means for your future. After all, a conviction could land you in jail, threaten your job, damage your reputation, take away your driving...
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Field sobriety tests in Georgia
If you are under suspicion of drunk driving, the police officer who pulled you over may request that you submit to a field sobriety test. The Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) actually consists of three tests, including the following: Horizontal gaze nystagmus...
Gathering evidence to defend your DUI charge
A DUI charge in Georgia comes with many serious ramifications, including high fines, loss of your driver’s license and even jail time. You could potentially lose your job and have trouble finding a new one. Additionally, a DUI conviction could be used against you if...
Blood alcohol content tests and Georgia DUI law
Generally, the police need a warrant to search your house. Do they need a warrant to test you for alcohol in your blood after you are pulled over on suspicion of impaired driving? The short answer to this question is no. The police do not generally need a warrant to...
What are the consequences for a first DUI offense in Georgia?
If you have been arrested and charged with a DUI in Georgia, you may be concerned about the possible consequences you will face if you are convicted. And you should be. The consequences of a DUI conviction can have a long-term impact on your life in many ways you...
Can you argue any of these drunk driving defenses?
A drunk driving conviction can have serious ramifications. It can threaten you with jail or prison time, strip you of your ability to drive, and render it hard to find new employment. These sorts of criminal allegations can even be used against you in a family law...
How to act at a DUI checkpoint
By now, you have probably seen DUI checkpoints set up on Georgia roads. You may have even had to go through them before. The experience can be incredibly stressful, whether you have had a drink or two or are completely sober. If you are not familiar with DUI...
Will I be allowed to drive following a DUI arrest?
If you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Georgia and your blood-alcohol concentration was above the legal limit, your driver’s license will be suspended for an initial 30-day administrative period. A 30-day suspension can be daunting. Thirty days...
Do dram shop laws apply to those hosting house parties?
Maybe you plan on throwing a house party on Superbowl Sunday. If so, be careful about serving your guests alcohol. If they drive home drunk and cause a crash that injures someone else, you could be held liable for the crash. How can I be liable for someone else’s car...
Can I refuse to take a roadside DUI breath test in Georgia?
You cannot know for sure when a sheriff's deputy or state trooper will pull you over on a Savannah highway. And you cannot control whether the officer will arrest you on suspicion of DUI. But you do have control over what you say and a lot of what you do during a...
