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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Georgia residents like you may have to go through a field sobriety test if pulled over. Routine sobriety checks often involve sobriety tests first. Because of this, it would benefit you to understand what these tests are. Standardized field sobriety tests are the most...
When you can’t convince a friend to be a designated sober driver, you still have options when it comes to setting up a sober ride home. In fact, whether you had plans to drink with friends or simply drank more than anticipated at the bar, you can lean on public...
Let's say you are driving home after having dinner and a couple of drinks (2) with some friends. It had been a while since your last drink, you have drunk some water and feel fine to drive. While we shouldn't drive, it's a reality that happens from time to time for...
According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, nearly one-third of all drivers arrested or convicted of drunk driving are repeat offenders. If you have found yourself facing a second or third DUI conviction, you’re not alone. Repeat DUI offenders, however, are subject...
The Georgia Senate is considering a proposal that could alter state drunk driving laws. Senate Bill 485 would require all first-time DUI offenders to have ignition interlock devices installed in their vehicles. The measure would mandate that those convicted of a first...