Just like other states throughout the country, the state of Georgia has various criminal laws on the books pertaining to drunk driving. A person may be arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) if they have a 0.08 percent (or greater) blood alcohol concentration. Blood alcohol concentration (or BAC) is typically measured using a Breathalyzer device or some other type of testing, such as urine testing. Lower BAC limits apply to special classifications of drivers. For example, the BAC limit for commercial drivers is 0.04 percent, and there is a 0.02 percent BAC cut-off for minors (drivers who are under 21 years of age at the time of their arrest).
If a driver is found guilty of a DUI or some other drunk driving offense, they may be subject to criminal penalties. In addition, if the drunk driver causes an accident that leads to personal injuries, the driver may be sued in civil court.
The experienced Gwinnett County drunk driving accident attorneys at Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC regularly handle personal injury cases that involve intoxicated drivers. Our legal team can help you bring your claim, file your lawsuit, and pursue monetary compensation from the at-fault driver’s insurance company.
