DUI

Police officers are always on the lookout for signs of inappropriate and illegal behavior. They can initiate traffic stops when they see people doing something illegal on the road. They can also briefly stop and talk to people in public settings while investigating...

Many people would never knowingly drive while over the limit. Yet, many of those same people might not hesitate to drive after having some alcoholic drinks. A lot of people believe they can calculate how much they can drink while still staying within the legal limit....

Sobriety checkpoints – also known as driving under the influence (DUI) roadblocks – are a very efficient tool for law enforcement professionals. By stopping every driver passing a certain point on the road, they can screen dozens of drivers every hour for signs of...

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a percentage-based measurement of the amount of alcohol present in an individual’s bloodstream. It helps to clarify legal intoxication and can impact a person's ability to drive or perform other tasks.  Many people understandably...

No one wants to be pulled over - for any reason. While true, being pulled over for driving under the influence (DUI) makes the situation even more stressful. Understanding what law enforcement officers look for during these encounters can help individuals navigate the...

When someone gets arrested for allegedly driving while drunk, the courts have the authority to penalize them in several different ways. Often, a defendant accused of a driving under the influence (DUI) violation might worry mostly about the potential for jail time....

Don’t assume that the breath test the police give you is guaranteed to be right. It may be. And the police certainly may act as if they are going to use the results of that test in court. But that doesn’t guarantee that those results are accurate or that they’ll hold...

Police officers work to ensure road safety and part of that task involves identifying impaired drivers who shouldn’t be on the roads. One way they do this is by conducting traffic stops. Even though they’re doing their job duties, they must ensure they’re operating...

When you went through driver’s training, they likely told you that the legal limit in Georgia is a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%. It is true that you can get arrested on impaired driving charges even if you’re under this limit. But the limit is important...

If you were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Georgia, you may have to appear in court to enter a plea. While showing up might sound simple enough, people still miss their court dates. They lose track of time, forget or underestimate how important it...