On behalf of The Hoyt Firm | Sep 29, 2020 | DUI Defense
Were someone to ask you what comes to your mind when you hear the term “drunk driving,” you likely would respond by describing a mental image of a person standing at the side of a road in Georgia, blowing into a hand-held breath testing device. That such...
On behalf of The Hoyt Firm | Sep 24, 2020 | DUI Defense
A criminal record can haunt you long after your sentence has been served. Because of the stigma surrounding criminal convictions in the United States, many people with records have a difficult time finding a good job, a good place to live or getting access to higher...
On behalf of The Hoyt Firm | Sep 22, 2020 | DUI Defense
Georgia law takes a unique approach to underage drunk driving. In addition to enforcing standard statutes like the implied consent law and a lower legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit, Georgia uses flexible sentencing that helps offenders understand the...
On behalf of The Hoyt Firm | Sep 21, 2020 | Car Accidents, DUI Defense
If you’ve ever had to go about your day while nursing a hangover from drinking too much the night before, you know just how unpleasant the experience can be. However, it might surprise you to learn that even if you found a safe ride home the night before and most of...
On behalf of The Hoyt Firm | Sep 1, 2020 | DUI Defense
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is illegal in Georgia and carries hefty penalties. These legal and administrative punishments increase with every additional DUI charge, including license suspension and even jail time. Georgians who understand the...
On behalf of The Hoyt Firm | Mar 3, 2020 | DUI Defense
If you are convicted of drunk driving in Georgia, you will be faced with a few different penalties. One penalty is the loss of driving privileges, after which motorists can take steps to have their licenses reinstated. What are implied consent laws? All drivers in...
On behalf of The Hoyt Firm | Feb 4, 2020 | DUI Defense
A DUI charge in Georgia can include driving while high on marijuana. While many people think of a breath test as only for those drinking and driving, this new breath test detects those who smoke pot and then drive. Driving high poses similar risks as those who drive...
On behalf of The Hoyt Firm | Jan 2, 2020 | DUI Defense
If a Georgia officer pulls you over for a DUI, you will likely have a request to submit to testing to determine your blood alcohol content. Typically, during a traffic stop, an officer will ask you to take a breathalyzer test. You have the right to refuse, but,...
On behalf of The Hoyt Firm | Nov 12, 2019 | DUI Defense
As reported by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a Georgia high school teacher admitted to driving under the influence after crashing his pickup truck into a teenager while she was talking on her phone. The impact sent the 14-year-old girl flying into a nearby...
On behalf of The Hoyt Firm | Oct 19, 2019 | DUI Defense
When someone in Georgia is hit and killed in an accident by a driver who is under the influence, the driver may face vehicular homicide charges or a long list of other serious charges. Driving under the influence has a long list of penalties, particularly if it is a...
