DUI

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal. However, you might not realize that while a DUI charge is typically a misdemeanor, specific circumstances can transform it into a more severe felony charge. This escalation carries heftier penalties and...

In Georgia, operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol incurs some steep penalties. If convicted, you can face fines, jail time, and other punishments. Understanding these penalties is key to knowing what you are up against. It also helps determine whether a...

DUIs often have both long and short-term impacts, and yet most people only focus on the immediate consequences like time in jail. While this is undoubtedly important, it is also wise to take a look at the long-lasting repercussions and the ways that a DUI can change...

Getting a DUI can alter anyone's potential career path. However, it may have particularly notable repercussions for people just starting out with their schooling journey. In what ways can a DUI change a student's future? What are the biggest hurdles it may introduce?...

Certain times of the year see an increase in certain types of crimes, as well as arrests for those infractions. For example, crimes of opportunity, such as unlawful entry, tend to spike during the summer months when people are more likely to leave their windows and...

Many people like to relax by having a couple of beers while enjoying some time on and around Lake Oconee.  Boating, water skiing and riding jet skis can be very healthy and fun ways to enjoy some well-earned time off work. Lake Oconee, Georgia is a beautiful place to...

If you currently face charges as a result of driving under the influence, it is crucial to go over the various ways in which these allegations could disrupt your life. Not only could DUI charges shatter your reputation, create challenges with respect to your career...

Even when police have stopped and arrested you for DUI, it is not the entire story. In order for you to be convicted, police must have made a valid arrest in the first place. If not, the charges against you can be dismissed. In order to make a traffic stop, the officer needs to have a reasonable suspicion that someone…

The penalties are strict enough for a first DUI offense in Georgia. On a second or subsequent offense, the punishment will escalate. In Georgia, the lookback penalty for DUI convictions is longer than in many other states. If you have more than one conviction in a ten-year period, you will face repeat offender penalties. The most significant attached to a…