Those pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving in the state of Georgia, are likely to be asked to perform several field sobriety tests, as well as to blow into a portable breathalyzer. The two are very separate issues. Refusing a BAC test could lead to a driver’s license suspension, possibly as long as year....Read More

It goes without saying that drinking and driving should be avoided. That being said, people make mistakes, and some mistakes can be costly for a long time to come. A conviction for a Georgia DUI can result in fairly harsh criminal penalties as well as other consequences which can potentially last a lifetime. While no...Read More

Anyone considering pleading guilty to Georgia DUI charges should strongly reconsider. Some people believe a quick guilty plea will get the whole embarrassing ordeal over and done with much more quickly than fighting the charges. In truth, pleading guilty to DUI can result in many unintended consequences, some of which can last for a very...Read More

Being pulled over by a Georgia police officer after having a couple of drinks with friends, possibly ranks as one of the most nerve-wracking experiences. In this situation, many people don’t do what they should do, which is to call an experienced Georgia DUI attorney immediately. This lack of positive action could be due to...Read More

In one web article that looked at the strictest, and most lenient, DUI laws across the nation, Georgia took the number 7 slot on the strict end. In another, Georgia tied for 9th place as one of the strictest states for DUI penalties. Either way, the state of Georgia is definitely among the top ten...Read More

First and foremost, it is important to remember an arrest for DUI does not mean guilt, nor does it have to mean a conviction. For most of those charged with a Georgia DUI, this is their first run-in with the law. Perhaps a good person made one bad decision, or perhaps the accused was not...Read More

Being without a driver’s license in today’s world can make life incredibly difficult. We are a nation of drivers—we drive to and from work, to school, to take our children to school and extracurricular events, to do our shopping, attend church, visit friends and engage in recreational activities. When you are unable to drive, your...Read More

If you have been arrested on charges of DUI, you are likely feeling very anxious about your future—with good reason. A Georgia DUI conviction can have very far-reaching consequences, including jail time, fines, fees, the necessity of having an ignition interlock device on your vehicle, and even losing your driver’s license for a period of...Read More

DUI laws across the nation—and in the state of Georgia—make it illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at, or above 0.08. For those under the age of 21, Georgia has a  near zero-tolerance policy, meaning it is illegal to drive with an alcohol concentration at, or above, 0.02 of in the driver’s...Read More