All-Star Georgia Football player and top NFL prospect Jalen Carter recently pled no contest for a reckless driving charge related to a car accident in Athens, GA. The accident tragically killed Carter’s teammate, Devin Willock and a UGA recruiter, Chandler LeCroy. The accident also injured two other players. Carter’s arrest and charge were made because […]
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Drunk Driving Awareness – The TIRF Report for 2021
A new drunk driving awareness study reveals a shift in driver attitudes toward drunk driving during the 2020 global pandemic. The study shows that more people self-reported driving drunk than in years past. It also shows that people are more likely to engage in risky driving behaviors. The TIRF Report The Traffic Injury Research Foundation […]
Your First DUI Offense
If you have been arrested for a DUI in Georgia for the first time, you may be wondering what penalties you face. While every conviction can be different, there are some specific penalties that are written into Georgia law for your first DUI offense. Possible Penalties for First-Offense, Non-Drug-Related DUI Conviction Probation: In the […]
Can You Refuse a Breath Test?
If you are pulled over for a suspected DUI in Georgia, it can be nerve-wracking to talk to a police officer. You are faced with a person in uniform, who is investigating you for a crime. And anything you say could incriminate you. But can you refuse a breath test? Here a few steps to […]