If you are facing a first driving under the influence (DUI) charge in Georgia, you might wonder what factors could influence your case and what the implications are. The state considers a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher as legally impaired, but...
There are certain standard penalties that the courts tend to impose in a driving under the influence (DUI) case. Those penalties include fines, probation, incarceration and driver's license suspension. Certain aspects of sentencing depend on the discretion of the...
When drunk drivers are prosecuted in Georgia and around the country, breath test results are almost always the most important form of evidence. Suspected drunk drivers usually take two breath tests. The portable devices that police officers use to conduct roadside...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Georgia can have a significant impact on a nursing career. A DUI conviction can lead to disciplinary action by the state nursing board, which can result in suspension or revocation of the nurse's license. This can make it...
Scores of drivers travel on South Carolina roads, and many are teenagers. Young drivers might benefit from being additionally cautious and avoiding common pitfalls that may lead to accidents. Teens and their issues on the road The earliest age a teenage driver can...
DUI crashes are the reason that officers in South Carolina and other states have the right to enforce drunk driving laws. However, there are mistakes that police may make during the stop or arrest. Lack of reasonable suspicion and probable cause For a case to hold up...
Prosecutors in Georgia and around the country usually use the results of toxicology tests to establish impairment in drunk driving cases. Police departments use extremely sophisticated and accurate equipment to conduct breath tests, but that does not mean the blood...