DUI

It will not be too long before the fall and winter holiday seasons are here in Savannah and with them the enjoyment of a drink at a Halloween party or at Thanksgiving dinner. Unfortunately, some will take celebrations a bit too far and will find themselves the...

When an officer pulls a driver over on suspicion of drunk driving, it is a jarring and unpleasant experience that can get worse. The penalties on conviction for DUI are already severe in Georgia, but there are additional charges that can result in license revocation,...

The state of Georgia is serious about keeping impaired drivers off the road and the penalties become increasingly harsh for repeat offenders.  If you have a second or subsequent DUI within five years, you can expect the court to order an ignition interlock device as...

When a Savannah area resident has been pulled over for a DUI it can be a scary time. A defendant may feel uncertain about their future and how their life is going to change. Just because a person has been arrested for a DUI doesn’t mean that their life is over. A...

For those of us who watch the game Sunday, we probably saw the interesting Jeep commercial that featured Bruce Springsteen. It was nice seeing The Boss in a different context than we normally do, but this week, news broke that he probably should not have been featured...

Watching those blue lights flip on in your rear-view mirror is almost always anxiety-inducing. If your traffic stop leads to a charge for driving under the influence, you may face serious consequences in the days, weeks and months that follow. The consequences become...

So, you got a DUI and now you have lost your driver’s license. Things may look pretty bleak as you try to navigate getting to work, the grocery store and other errands and appointments without a car. However, in some situations it is possible to get your driver’s...

If you are facing first offense alcohol-related DUI charges in Georgia, you might worry about the penalties you face and how they can affect your future. The possible consequences of your first DUI conviction in the state include jail time, fines, community service,...

Like every state in the nation, Georgia has strict laws against drunk driving. There are many potential consequences of driving while under the influence, including losing your license, hefty fines, and jail time.  An additional consequence of driving under the...

When a member of the armed forces commits a crime, the military generally has jurisdiction. However, when it comes to a DUI, this fact does not always hold true. According to FindLaw, who has jurisdiction — the military or the state of Georgia — largely depends on...