Category Archives: DUI
How Georgia’s Implied Consent Law Affects DUI Defense Strategies
Georgia’s implied consent law is a critical aspect of DUI cases, and understanding it is essential for anyone facing a DUI charge. This law mandates that by driving in Georgia, you automatically consent to chemical testing of your blood, breath, or urine if law enforcement suspects you of driving under the influence (DUI). The… Read More »
First Time DUI Offenses in Georgia
Facing a first-time DUI charge in Georgia can be a daunting and overwhelming experience, The Spizman Firm is here to help you navigate it. The consequences of a conviction extend beyond fines and potential jail time—they can also affect your driving privileges, insurance rates, and even your career. However, understanding the legal penalties and… Read More »
Do the Police Need a Field Sobriety Test to Make a DUI Arrest?
In drunk driving cases, a police officer needs only “reasonable suspicion” to initiate a traffic stop but “probable cause” to make an arrest. Probable cause requires enough proof for a person of sufficient knowledge, relying on trustworthy information, to believe that the suspect has committed–or is committing–a crime. In DUI cases, this can include… Read More »
4 Common Myths About DUI in Georgia
Driving under the influence is one of the most common crimes committed in Georgia. Indeed, for many people a DUI arrest is the first time they have ever found themselves in significant trouble with the law. Given this, it should come as no surprise that there are some myths that people continue to believe… Read More »
How a Field Sobriety Test Can Lead to a Homicide Charge in Georgia
In Georgia, a driver may be charged with first-degree vehicular homicide if they cause the death of another person while violating the state’s DUI laws. That is to say, if you drive drunk and cause a fatal accident, you face a felony charge punishable by up to 15 years in prison. And keep in… Read More »
Could Your TikTok Videos Be Used Against You in Court?
As we have discussed, the University of Georgia’s football team has been involved in a number of recent cases involving DUI and reckless driving. Just recently, an Atlanta-area auto dealer posted a video of a Bulldogs player test driving one of their Ferraris. According to news reports, the video shows the player driving over… Read More »
What Happens When a Police Officer is Charged with DUI?
Drunk driving is one of those crimes that anyone can commit. This includes members of law enforcement. Police officers work difficult, high-stress jobs, and unfortunately, many of them try to cope through the excessive use of alcohol. And if an officer chooses to get behind the wheel after drinking, they are just as dangerous… Read More »
What Are the Penalties for Injuring Someone in a Georgia DUI Accident?
Recently, law enforcement arrested a member of the Georgia House of Representatives on suspicion of drunk driving in a collision involving a bicyclist. According to news reports, the Georgia State Patrol charged State Rep. Devan Seabaugh of Marietta with six counts of DUI following the August 8 accident. Troopers responded to a report of… Read More »
Is Georgia’s .08 DUI Limit Too High?
Most people associate drunk driving with having a blood-alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. This is a de facto national standard resulting from a decision by Congress to tie federal highway funds to individual states setting their respective BAC limit for DUI at 0.08. But as a recent article by Jim Vorel… Read More »
How an Improper Left Turn Can Lead to DUI Charges in Georgia
Obeying Georgia’s traffic laws is about more than avoiding a possible ticket. It is also about making sure the police do not have an excuse to investigate you for possibly more serious crimes, such as DUI or drug possession. Keep in mind, many arrests for these types of offenses start out as “routine” traffic… Read More »