Top Five DUI Defenses
Drinking and driving is deeply embedded in our society. About half of Georgians admit they have driven under the influence of alcohol. The actual percentage is probably much higher. Many people drink and drive and don’t admit it. Furthermore, peace officers aggressively enforce DUI laws. These offenses feed the beast. They keep many police officers, […]
Top Five Signs That a DUI Case is Weak
The difference between a strong DUI case and a weak case could be over $20,000. That’s the average cost of a Georgia DUI. Most of these expenses are indirect costs, such as higher auto insurance rates. Convicted drunk drivers must buy-high risk insurance for at least three years. An SR-22 could cost two or three […]
If I Failed a Chemical Test, Am I Automatically Guilty of DUI?
Looking only at the Georgia law, it would appear that the answer to this question is “yes.” The Peachtree State has a per se DUI law. If the defendant’s BAC level is above the legal limit, the defendant is intoxicated as a matter of law. Physical symptoms of intoxication, or the lack thereof, are irrelevant. […]
