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A large portion of people accused of a driving under the influence (DUI) offense have had too much alcohol before driving. After encountering a sobriety checkpoint, getting pulled over or crashing, drivers who have had too much to drink may end up facing DUI charges....
While police officers in Georgia have numerous powers at their disposal, these are not unlimited. To stop a driver on suspicion of driving under the influence, the suspicion of the officers must be reasonable. For example, the driver may have been swerving, speeding...
It’s very common for people to realize that they shouldn’t drive after they’ve been drinking alcohol. Maybe they only thought they’d have one drink, but it turned into three or four, and now they’re too impaired. They still have to drive home, so they’re looking for a...
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...