Drunk Driving

Encountering a traffic stop can be an anxiety-inducing experience. However, understanding the proper protocol can alleviate tension and ensure a smoother interaction with law enforcement. Reading a step-by-step guide on what to do after a police stop may help you in...

Even responsible people can find themselves driving while intoxicated after having one too many drinks. In this case, you may face stiff drunk driving penalties in the state of Georgia, which can lead to major legal issues. While you should always try to avoid drunk...

Individuals who earn their driver's licenses usually learn about the dangers and consequences of drunk driving early on, but some drivers make a distinction between driving drunk and driving buzzed, or feeling the effects of alcohol without being legally drunk....

Driving under the influence is a serious offense with potentially grave consequences. In Georgia, the severity of these charges can escalate from a misdemeanor to a felony under certain conditions. Understanding these conditions can better equip individuals to...

Drunk driving remains a serious problem in the United States, despite a decline in alcohol-related deaths over the past several decades. American Addiction Centers note that individuals detained for suspicion of driving under the influence or who receive a first-time...

Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious crime in Georgia. Punishment after a conviction could range depending on the discretion of a judge. In addition to sentences that could assign jail time, fines, mandatory education and community service, DUI also...

You may not think anything of it when asked to take a breath test during a traffic stop. Perhaps you are on your way home a have not had a drink. Can the breath test come back positive? There are some circumstances that may lead to a reading on a breath test that...

A driver's license comes with a slew of responsibilities and conditions you must abide by to maintain your driving privileges. When you received your license, you agreed to comply with the laws of the road and gave your implied consent to assist an officer in a DUI...

If drunk driving charges arise and you are under the age of 21, or your child faces these allegations, it is vital to understand the possible repercussions of the case. In addition, young drivers who have not reached the legal drinking age should also realize that the...

If a law enforcement officer stops you on suspicion of drunk driving, the officer might ask you to take a field sobriety test. If you refuse, you could face driver’s license suspension. On the other hand, you may have a good reason not to take the field sobriety test....