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DUI Penalties in Georgia

DUI Penalties in Georgia

DUIs are serious offenses in the State of Georgia. In addition to a permanent conviction on your record, there are minimum penalties established by statute which can be quite severe, even for a first DUI Offense. Further, by statute, persons convicte… Read More
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Administrative License Su…

Administrative License Suspension Hearing (DDS 1205) FOLLOWING DUI in Georgia

IF you refused to provide a blood, breath or urine sample under Georgia’s Implied Consent law or you tested above the legal limit, the officer will usually (but not always) keep your driver’s license and give you a DDS 1205 Form. THIS IS AN IMPOR… Read More
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Your Rights in Georgia AF…

Your Rights in Georgia AFTER Arrest for DUI

What happens IF you are arrested? Whether you take any of the roadside tests or not, if the officer has probable cause to believe you are an impaired driver, you will likely be arrested and taken to the station for processing and further testing. Imm… Read More
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Standardized Field Sobrie…

Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) BEFORE Arrest and Suspected of DUI

DO NOT AGREE TO TAKE THESE TESTS THESE ROADSIDE TESTS ARE OPTIONAL in the State of Georgia, but officers will almost never tell you that they are optional. These tests exist for one reason – to collect evidence AGAINST you to prove you are an impai… Read More
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What to Do if Stopped by…

What to Do if Stopped by Police in Georgia

It is not unusual for Georgia drivers to get pulled over for a routine traffic stop only to discover the police officer suspects they are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. DUI stops are OFTEN initiated for some reason other than suspic… Read More
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