Recent content by peanut44

What is the name of your state? ga Why is the DUI punishment so stiff compared to all other traffic offenses? I think the penalties are off the charts, and inconsistant with every other traffic penalty out there. Surely, driving under the influence is not safe, but neither is driving in...

What is the name of your state? ga Why is the DUI punishment so stiff compared to all other traffic offenses? I think the penalties are off the charts, and inconsistant with every other traffic penalty out there. Surely, driving under the influence is not safe, but neither is driving in...

What is the name of your state? GA A judge ordered less than the statutory minimum sentence regarding a license suspension for DUI. What it looks like at first is that he used a sentencing form from back in 2001 (before the newest revision), but the form has 2006 written all over it and it...

What is the name of your state? GA I'm already aware of the fact that none of you want to provide me any legal advice that might help me. My question is on your thoughts about the use of the breathalyzer. I will give in to the fact that it is "mostly correct". Where I won't give in is to the...

What is the name of your state? GA I was arrested several months ago for DUI. I posted the details here and you folks quite eloquently slammed the gavel on me fairly quickly. GUILTY! :) I've got some more info regarding the development of my case and I'd appreciate your input. The city has...

Here's a hypothetical I'd like you to consider as a police officer. It's time for a family vacation. Your wife and kids are already at the beach 3 hours away. You couldn't go with them because you had to work. You decide you'll catch up with them later. You get off of work, go home, take care...

What is the name of your state? GA I've searched for quite a bit to find my answers, but I can't find much that is particularly relevant. I'm looking for an opinion regarding a bad traffic stop in a DUI case. On officer (from directly across the street) witnesses a vehicle come screeching to...