Maybe a young adult drives to a party and then realizes they can't drive home. They get woken up hours later when an officer knocks on the window of their vehicle, and they get arrested for driving under the influence. Some young adults will make the mistake of trying...
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Can you be deported for a DUI?
If you’re not a U.S. citizen, but are here on a visa or in some other fashion, you may be worried about getting deported. The government has allowed you to come to the United States due to the terms of your visa, but they can change their mind and tell you that you’re...
Why a DUI charge is more serious for an immigrant
Drunk driving is a common criminal offense, and people often think of it as a harmless crime. Most drunk drivers don't get caught or cause crashes, but some of them do. The risks involved with impaired driving are why even those who don't cause crashes can face...
Can you refuse a breath test during a DUI traffic stop?
When a police officer pulls you over in your vehicle because they suspect that you have had too much to drink, they will ask you some questions, perform some field sobriety tests and then likely ask you to perform a chemical breath test. If the results of the breath...
Understanding MUI charges in Georgia
Alcohol negatively affects your driving skills. Everything from your response time to how well you focus changes when you drink. The more alcohol you have in your system and the less practice you have with driving, the greater the risk is of alcohol contributing to a...
How a DUI at college could ruin your future
As a college student, you've probably been told by parents and grandparents about how you have your whole life ahead of you. It's true that at such a young age, you have decades of opportunity ahead of you. However, you also have a responsibility to yourself to act in...
College students, don’t drink and drive
As a college student, there will be times when you want to kick back, relax and have a drink with friends. While this is okay if you’re of legal drinking age, it’s also something that can bring trouble to your life. Drinking and driving is a big risk. Not only can it...
DUI and college students: A conviction is a big deal
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a mistake no one wants to make. However, it’s something that many people, such as college students, fall prey to at some point in their life. Even though a DUI arrest is every bit as scary as it sounds, it’s not the end of...
Can too much alcohol be a defense against assault charges?
You can feel instant remorse for mistakes you made while under the influence of alcohol once you sober up. For example, if you got into a fistfight at a party or a bar, you could find yourself in a scenario where you face assault charges. In fact, you can be charged...
Don’t put too much faith in a personal or public breath test
The more frequently you drink, the greater the risk you have for eventually getting into legal trouble, especially if you often drive yourself home after having a few drinks. If alcohol plays an important role in your social life, you may have already taken steps to...