Advice from a Georgia DUI Lawyer for New Year’s Eve Festivities

As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I handle DUI cases on a regular basis. DUI is a serious offense here in the state of Georgia, and most people are baffled at the amount of Georgia DUI Penalties that occur when they are convicted of DUI.

Every year, as we approach New Year's Eve, I find it important to give advice regarding drinking and driving as the celebratory night is notorious for DUI arrests.

Advice from a DUI Lawyer

My advice is to avoid drinking and driving altogether. However, I know it is unrealistic to expect that everyone should refrain from driving after drinking responsibly.

Although my advice is to never to drive while under the influence. If you choose to drink, the following tips should help avoid legal trouble:

• Make sure to know the alcohol content and quantity of alcohol in any beverage consumed. People equate the "cup" provided as one drink. That may be factually untrue. There are high gravity beers or mixed drinks with more than one shot in them. As a result, a single "cup" may be several drinks.
  
• Have a backup plan in the event you consume too many drinks. The backup plan may be a ride-sharing service, staying longer before leaving, or even getting a hotel room.
  
• Take the advice of others. Alcohol affects a person's judgment. If someone says you appear impaired by alcohol, you can rest assured you are impaired.

Practice Note

If you do find yourself in the horrible position of being arrested for DUI in Georgia, it is important to get ahead of your case and hire a Georgia DUI Attorney ASAP. We are available to help you now.