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What To Know About Drugged Driving Charges in Georgia
November 4th, 2024
While most Georgia DUI charges occur because of driving under the influence of alcohol, the state DUI law applies equally to driving under the influence of drugs. A driver may be charged for drugged driving for being under the influence of either ill…
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What Happens to the Car After a DUI Arrest in Georgia?
May 20th, 2024
If you’re arrested for DUI, what happens to your car — and how do you get it back? While issues relating to the criminal aspects of the arrest are at the forefront, you do need to make sure your car is safe. Depending on the situation, there are…
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Can You Travel Abroad With a Georgia DUI Conviction?
May 20th, 2024
A Georgia DUI conviction can limit your ability to travel freely, especially if the penalties include license suspension or revocation, limited driving privileges, or an ignition interlock device. A DUI record may also prevent you from being admitted…
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What Constitutes Felony DUI in Georgia?
March 8th, 2024
Any DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charge is a serious matter in the State of Georgia. While many DUI offenses are charged as misdemeanors, DUI can be a felony in certain circumstances, which means greater potential criminal and administrative pen…
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What To Do At a DUI Traffic Stop
February 28th, 2024
If you get pulled over by the police for a DUI traffic stop, your words and actions may play a significant role in determining the outcome. Knowing what to do at a DUI traffic stop is extremely important. Based on our decades of experience representi…
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Factors That Affect DUI Charges in Georgia
October 17th, 2023
The State of Georgia does not have an offense called aggravated DUI or statutory aggravating factors or sentence enhancements that automatically apply in a DUI case. However, there are certain factors that may affect the court’s decisions in a DUI…
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What Is the Legal Limit for DUI in Georgia?
August 18th, 2023
After a traffic stop on suspicion of DUI, the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) in your blood usually determines how the officer will file the official charges associated with a driving under the influence of alcohol arrest. One method of bringing a…
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Understanding the Georgia Open Container Law
July 19th, 2023
The Georgia open container law generally prohibits consumption of alcohol and possession of open alcoholic beverage containers in motor vehicles on public highways. The offense is often associated with a DUI charge. If you face an open container law…
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When Are Miranda Rights Required in a DUI Stop?
January 25th, 2023
Individuals facing a Georgia DUI charge sometimes wonder whether the arrest is invalid because police did not immediately read the driver their Miranda rights. While failure to provide the Miranda warning can be the basis for challenging evidence in…
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Understanding DUI Child Endangerment in Georgia
August 19th, 2022
In the State of Georgia, if you drive impaired with a child under the age of 14 in your vehicle, you can face not only a DUI charge but also an additional charge of DUI Child Endangerment. A separate endangerment offense applies for each child in the…
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