Every driver in Georgia gives their ‘implied consent’ to chemical test to determine their blood alcohol content (BAC) when they receive a driver’s license. This means their breath, blood, or urine may be tested for alcohol and/or drugs when under the suspicion of a Georgia DUI charge. You should note that you have the right Continue Reading
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DUI Standard Field Sobriety Tests
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus • Walk & Turn • One Leg Stand Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test Horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) is an involuntary jerking of the eyeball which occurs naturally. This test theorizes that when a person is impaired by alcohol, nystagmus is exaggerated, and the alcohol-impaired person will have difficulty smoothly tracking a moving object. Continue Reading
DUI Punishment
Georgia DUI Penalties First Conviction Within Ten Year Period: Misdemeanor offense A fine of not less than $300.00 and not more than $1,000.00; A period of imprisonment of not fewer than ten days nor more than 12 months. At the sole discretion of the judge, the Court may suspend, stay, or probate all but 24 Continue Reading
Administrative DUI License Suspension
Administrative License Suspensions Ten Day Rule Mandatory License Suspensions DDS Administrative Suspension Did you receive an “Official Notice of Intent to Suspend” (DDS 1205) form at the time of your arrest or release? If so, you must act NOW to fight an one year administrative suspension of your driving privileges. You have only ten (10) Continue Reading
Georgia DUI Law
“Per Se” Violations “Less Safe Driver” Violations Under 21 Violations Drugs and Other Substances Violations “Per Se” Violation: If a person’s alcohol concentration is 0.08 grams or more at any time of being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle, that individual is presumed to be under the influence of alcohol in violation of Continue Reading
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