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DUIs have legal consequences that impact a person's future. However, the dangers of driving under the influence go beyond getting in trouble with the law. Drunk driving accidents lead to hundreds of deaths in Georgia each year. Learning strategies for preventing loved...
Making poor choices often come with consuming alcohol. According to the Georgia Department of Driver Statistics for 2020, police offers made 106 DUI arrests in Bartow County. When your bad decision equates to a second DUI, you face much more severe consequences. 1....
You know drunk driving is a serious offense with harsh penalties, but you may wonder if that is true for first-time offenders. Georgia courts determine sentencing based on the number of prior DUI offenses on your record. However, even a first offense can have serious...
Did you know that the police can pull you over for something as small as a burned-out brake light or not using your blinkers? Many times, the police officer just wants to warn you about a potential danger. If your driving or actions are suspect, the officer may ask...
The number of prior DUI offenses you have directly affects the penalties you may face. In Georgia, the penalties for DUI may seem severe, but an arrest does not equal guilt. First-time DUI offenders First-time offenders often face: A $300 fine plus court costs 12...
A Georgia conviction for driving under the influence may set you back quite a bit financially once you factor in fines, fees, towing costs and other related expenses. If you wind up having to spend time behind bars or time performing community service, you may find...
Georgia motorists will receive a license suspension after a conviction for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Law enforcement officers can arrest drivers for DUI if they have a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher at the scene of the arrest or...
When you face a new charge for driving under the influence in Georgia and you have already received a conviction for the offense in the past, you may have questions about the penalties you may face. While you may, depending on circumstances, be able to avoid serving...
Perhaps your plans for the season include hanging out with a few friends for some drinks or chilling by yourself with a glass or two of your favorite vino, regardless of how many or the type of alcoholic beverages you have, at some point you may find yourself behind...
Georgia's laws generally permit officials to file shoplifting charges when an employee claims an individual took goods from a retail store. Even if he or she did not leave the store, an alleged attempt to take items without paying for them may result in charges. The...
