As our blog has discussed on previous occasions, even a single conviction for drunk driving can wreck a person's career or, at best, put a damper on his or her job opportunities. This is especially true when a person is involved in public affairs, is a licensed...
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DUI laws strict in Georgia
Georgia has strict laws against drunk driving. Being stopped and ultimately convicted on DUI charges can have long-term personal, professional, and financial consequences. Motorists should understand the law and their rights so that they can protect themselves as...
Students arrested, accused of making threats via Snapchat
Teenagers have always had a history of not making the best decisions. Teens often get themselves into situations that they haven't fully thought through. Whether that means they engage in shoplifting, driving under the influence or other crimes, they can often be...
Man faces DUI charges and more after passing bus and hitting kids
Drivers in Forsyth County and across Georgia can face severe charges if they are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, particularly if there is an accident involved. By way of example, a 19-year-old man is facing a litany of charges after an...
Study of breath tests could call DUI arrests into question
Being arrested for driving under the influence in Georgia can result in myriad problems. With a conviction, there can be a driver's license suspension, jail time, fines and the need to place an ignition interlock device on the vehicle. In addition, people who have a...
Man faces DUI and other charges after speeding crash
A man in a Volvo who had an auto accident after driving at speeds that allegedly surpassed 130 mph recently was arrested on a slew of charges. According to the investigation, the driver, 33, was heading north, and an officer registered his speed at 131 mph. The...
Forsyth County detective charged with DUI
Cumming area drivers understand the importance of driving safely and not engaging in dangerous driving activities such as texting and driving, speeding, and driving while intoxicated. But everyone makes mistakes sometimes and sometimes we are caught. It is in these...
Georgia is harsh on drivers charged and convicted for DUI
Across the United States, lawmakers, prosecutors and law enforcement officials take driving under the influence of alcohol very seriously. While other dangerous behaviors behind the wheel, such as distracted driving, have been garnering more attention lately, DUIs are...
Man faces charges akin to DUI after alleged drunken boat accident
When the term "driving under the influence" is said related to an accident in Georgia, people will automatically believe that it is due to a driver in a motor vehicle. However, people can face comparable charges if they are operating a boat while under the influence....
Freshman college football player charged with DUI
Law enforcement officials do not discriminate when making an arrest for driving under the influence. Anyone who gets behind the wheel after drinking or using drugs will face the same possibility of an arrest and conviction. This is true for prominent people, those who...