Can You Refuse A Field Sobriety Test?
Getting pulled over by the police can make your pulse quicken. If the officer suspects you are driving under the influence, they may ask you to perform field sobriety tests. You may wonder what you should do in that situation. Understanding your rights proves vital...
Police need probable cause to investigate DUIs
Georgia has stringent DUI penalties. According to the Department of Driver Services, first offenders receive a one-year suspension of their driver’s license. Additionally, you can expect several fines and possible jail time. A DUI conviction might affect you for the...
How does a DUI conviction affect college financial aid?
If you are a college student, you probably have plenty of opportunities to drink alcohol. While there may be nothing inherently wrong with having some beers or cocktails with your friends, driving with a blood alcohol content above 0.08% may cause you to face serious...
Did you fail a field sobriety test? Consider this
Accusations of drunk driving can turn your world upside-down. Mere allegations can threaten your reputation, but a drunk driving conviction can leave you with fines, a suspended or revoked license, and even jail time. You might feel doomed if law enforcement officials...