Anyone who gets arrested for a DUI may feel like there is no way to defend themselves against the charges. When a person facing DUI charges feels this way, they may think that the best thing to do is to plead guilty without trying to defend themselves. This is a grave...
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Does a DUI conviction affect college financial aid?
Higher education has become almost unconscionably expensive in recent years. In fact, to obtain a four-year degree in Georgia, you can expect to pay an average of nearly $11,000 per year. Luckily, public and private financial aid may be available to help you defray...
Review Georgia’s DUI penalties
You can receive a conviction for driving under the influence in Georgia courts regardless of blood alcohol content. Law enforcement can arrest you with obvious drug or alcohol impairment or with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. Before facing the judge, review the possible...
How does alcohol affect the human body?
Georgia drivers understand that there are severe penalties to drinking and driving. Intoxicated driving is one of the most common reasons for arrest in the country, and this is especially true for areas with strict DUI laws. In order to understand why these laws are...
How can your health impact field sobriety test results?
Georgia drivers like you should understand DUI laws in the state. This way, if an officer ever pulls you over, you can predict what they may do next. The first thing they will likely do is give you a field sobriety test. But even step one does not always go without a...
How much does a Georgia DUI affect auto insurance rates?
When Georgia authorities stop your car and charge you with drunk driving, you may face serious repercussions if that charge leads to a conviction. You may have to spend time in jail, perform at least 40 hours of community service and pay at least a $300 fine for a...
Should college students worry about DUI convictions?
College students in Georgia may think that due to your age, you do not have to worry about harsh legal penalties. Or you may believe that being a "first-time offended" is enough to offer you protection. But Georgia has low tolerance for drinking and driving. Its...
What should parents know about underage DUI penalties?
Part of growing up involves getting into some trouble, especially for teens. However, when teens get in trouble for experimenting with alcohol and driving, the potential repercussions of their actions may be significant and lasting. In order to help protect your teen...
You may face DUI charges even if you were not driving
Thanks to enforcement efforts, awareness campaigns and local media, most drivers realize it is illegal to drive drunk. In Georgia, if you have a blood alcohol concentration above 0.08% before climbing behind the wheel, you may face charges for driving under the...
Understanding how ignition interlock devices work
In Georgia, a person charged with driving under the influence of alcohol may lose the right to drive through a driver's license suspension or revocation. Depending on the circumstances of their case, the defendant may reinstate their driving privileges if they install...