For more than two decades, the legal blood-alcohol content has been 0.08 in all 50 states.
That might be about to change.
NTSB considers recommending 0.05 BAC as standard for DUI
Continue reading NTSB considers recommending 0.05 BAC as standard for DUI
After 911 call, man arrested on suspicion of drug possession, assault
An Athens man was arrested Monday on suspicion of drug offenses and assault.
From what we understand, his arrest arose from a very confusing situation. When situations are complex and not easily understood, there is the risk that they subsequent criminal charges.
Continue reading After 911 call, man arrested on suspicion of drug possession, assault
Comments: Leave a comment
Witherspoon pleads no contest after boozy Georgia arrest
In an earlier post on this blog, we told Athens readers about Reese Witherspoon’s arrest for disorderly conduct and the arrest of her husband on suspicion of drunk driving.
There have now been some developments in the case, so in the interest of comprehensiveness, we thought we would provide an update.
Continue reading Witherspoon pleads no contest after boozy Georgia arrest
Student given open bottle citation at Terrapin Twilight Criterium
A University of Georgia student was arrested and charged with an open container violation at Terrapin Twilight Criterium over the weekend after he failed to follow an officer's commands.
The student's story does a good job of showing why observing decorum with police officers, even when you do not agree with them, is a good idea.
Continue reading Student given open bottle citation at Terrapin Twilight Criterium
Woman accuses Athens man of battery, rape
A man was arrested by Athens-Clarke County police Monday after he was accused of beating and attempting to rape a woman.
In this instance, the woman who reported the incident met the man she accused of trying to rape her at an Athens convenience store. The two of them drove around the community and conducted several crack sales, she said.
Continue reading Woman accuses Athens man of battery, rape
Athens-Clarke County police search for 23-year-old assault suspect
Area authorities are looking for a 23-year-old man whom they believe assaulted an Athens-Clarke County police officer last Thursday.
Somewhat ironically, the police officer was not actually hurt in the incident, but the department released a statement saying he had been put in danger of serious harm by the 23-year-old man.
Continue reading Athens-Clarke County police search for 23-year-old assault suspect
Comments: Leave a comment
Reese Witherspoon, husband, arrested in Georgia on alcohol offenses
Reese Witherspoon, an actress with such a squeaky-clean reputation she is often called "America's Sweetheart," was arrested in Atlanta last Friday morning alongside her husband, who has now been charged with DUI.
Witherspoon, 37, and her husband, Jim Toth, 43, were pulled over around 3:30 a.m. Friday morning after a Georgia state trooper allegedly observed their vehicle swerving and being driven in an erratic manner.
Continue reading Reese Witherspoon, husband, arrested in Georgia on alcohol offenses
Comments: Leave a comment
Flat tire gets Norwood man, 55, arrested for DUI
An Athens man was arrested early Tuesday morning after an Athens-Clarke County police officer pulled him over because he was driving with a flat tire.
The officer felt that the 55-year-old Norwood man was drunk and when the officer ran the man's information, it was learned that the man is a felon.
UGA student charged with aggravated assault after stabbing
A 20-year-old University of Georgia student has been arrested after allegedly stabbing another UGA student during a dispute Thursday night. He has now been charged with aggravated assault.
The 21-year-old victim was rushed to Athens Regional Medical Center and underwent emergency surgery. He was in intensive care as of Friday night. Police have said he was wounded in his chest and had smaller cuts to his arms. He lost a lot of blood, but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, according to police.
Continue reading UGA student charged with aggravated assault after stabbing
Comments: Leave a comment
UGA student arrested in unusual DUI incident
A 20-year-old University of Georgia student was arrested after running a red light in Athens on Saturday night. He has now been charged with DUI-drugs after police came to believe that he "had access to Xanax pills."
Driving while under the influence of drugs is not okay, of course. That being said, the coverage that we have read of this incident gives us concern that the student's rights were manhandled by overly aggressive police. See if you feel the same way after reading this post.
