Posted by duijim in on March 26, 2020

You have probably heard of a SCRAM bracelet device if you or someone you know has been convicted of driving a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI). A judge can order the offender to wear the bracelet to make sure that they are complying with the conditions of their parole, probation, (read more)

Posted by duijim in on February 6, 2020

You’re pulled over for suspicion of DUI in Atlanta, and the officer asks you to take a field sobriety and breathalyzer test. What do you do? The smart answer is you do neither. That’s because here in Georgia, you don’t have to take their tests. You don’t want to incriminate yourself, field sobriety and breathalyzer (read more)

Posted by duijim in on February 6, 2020

The possible consequences stemming from a conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) are staggering. From losing driving privileges, getting a criminal record, and spending time in jail, to mandatory “risk reduction” classes and heavy fines, a DUI conviction can impact just about every corner of your life. It even has the ability to cost (read more)

Posted by duijim in on January 31, 2020

Across the nation, it’s illegal to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The phrase “under the influence” can be defined broadly (e.g., having any amount of alcohol in your body) or narrowly (e.g., per se intoxication when BAC exceeds the legal limit of .08 percent). The bottom line, though, (read more)

Posted by duijim in on January 31, 2020

Police DUI checkpoints seemingly go hand-in-hand with events that attract steady flows of traffic. Getting excited about the big game, the start of a long holiday weekend, or any holiday season?  You best factor in enough time to make your way through a checkpoint as police look for impaired drivers. Even if you’ve been through (read more)

Posted by duijim in on January 23, 2020

Whoever said “the wheels of justice turn slowly” definitely wasn’t describing the process for cases involving driving under the influence (DUI).  Here in Atlanta, things move pretty fast when the charge involves suspected impaired driving – even for a first time DUI charge. How fast? Your first court date will be the day after your (read more)

Posted by duijim in on January 16, 2020

You’re driving along, minding your own business. Suddenly, the blue lights and siren of a police car pierce the calm. When the officer asks you to step out of the car to take a field sobriety test, you know this may not end well.  You’ve never been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) before. (read more)

Posted by duijim in on December 31, 2019

If you’re convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Georgia, you can safely assume that participating in a DUI class will be part of the penalties. Officially referred to as a Court-Ordered DUI Risk Reduction Class, the courses are led by private individuals but regulated by the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. How (read more)

Posted by duijim in on December 31, 2019

Getting caught for driving under the influence (DUI) in Georgia is difficult enough if you’re an adult. Things are even dicier if you’re under the age of 21. No matter where you live in the U.S., 21 is the legal drinking age. Make no mistake, though: police officers are not fools. They realize many minors (read more)

Posted by duijim in on December 20, 2019

If you’re facing charges of driving under the influence (DUI) and are feeling a bit nervous about how a judge or jury may rule in court, we’ve got good news for you. The majority of DUI cases are settled long before they reach trial. Even if your case does make its way to court, though, (read more)