Archive for November 2019

Can a Minor Be Charged with DUI in Georgia?

Can a Minor Be Charged with DUI in Georgia?

It doesn’t matter where you live in the U.S., the legal drinking age is 21. If you aren’t 21, you’re not supposed to drink. You’re not even allowed to be in possession of alcohol. However, the police aren’t naïve. They know that minors drink. And, sadly, they know that underage drinkers also drive. This means…

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Georgia Law Enforcement Updates Implied Consent Policies

Updates Implied Consent Policies

Most people are aware that, over the last year, Georgia has had a lot of changes when it comes to DUI laws like updates to implied consent policies. Up until recently, if someone refused to take a breathalyzer test, their refusal could be used against them in court. So, the prosecutor could try to prove…

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What Constitutes Probable Cause for DUI in Athens, Georgia?

What Constitutes Probable Cause for DUI in Athens, Georgia?

When someone is arrested for DUI in Athens, their friends and family all want to tell them how to handle it. Either they’ve dealt with it personally or they know someone who has. One of the first things they’ll tell you is that the cops didn’t have probably cause to stop you. Or they’ll tell…

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