According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 25% of children who lost their lives in motor vehicle accidents in 2022 were a result of drunk driving. In Georgia, the presence of a child in a vehicle during a DUI arrest significantly increases the severity of the situation. If a driver is charged with driving under the influence and there is a child under the age of 14 in the vehicle, they may also face charges of child endangerment. It is crucial to understand that child endangerment is a distinct and separate offense from DUI. This means that even if a driver pleads guilty to DUI, any child endangerment charges will still stand independently and will not be dismissed as part of the DUI plea. According to the Georgia Department of Driver’s Services, each child in the vehicle under the specified age leads to an individual endangerment charge against the driver. Penalties for DUI charges with additional child endangerment charges can be severe. They include a fine of up to $1,000, extensive probation, mandatory attendance at a DUI risk reduction school, community service, alcohol and drug counseling, and possibly up to one year in jail. More severe penalties, including longer prison sentences, may apply for repeat offenses or particularly serious cases. If you or someone you know is facing these serious charges, you don’t have to navigate the legal system alone. At Yeargan & Kert, our experienced DUI attorneys can provide expert guidance and defense. We can explore various strategies, such as contesting the legality of the traffic stop, challenging the accuracy of blood or breath tests, or questioning how evidence was handled. Don’t wait to seek legal help. Contact our knowledgeable and experienced DUI attorneys at Yeargan & Kert today to protect your rights and work towards clearing your record. THE GRAVE IMPACT OF DUI WITH MINORS GEORGIA’S LEGAL STANCE ON CHILD ENDANGERMENT
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GRILLED RED CURRY BEEF SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE
Inspired by StarTribune.com
INGREDIENTS • 1 1/2 lb flank steak • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
For sauce: • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk • 1–2 tbsp Thai red curry paste • 1 tbsp brown sugar • 1 tbsp fish sauce • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter • 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp lime juice • 1–3 tbsp Thai red curry paste • 1 tbsp fish sauce
DIRECTIONS 1. Freeze flank steak for 30 minutes. Cut crosswise, against the grain, into thin slices. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, curry paste, and fish sauce. Add steak and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 8 hours. 3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut milk, curry paste, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Bring to a gentle boil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add peanut butter and stir until well blended. Remove from heat and add lime juice. 4. Thread the marinated meat onto 12 long skewers. Grill until beef is medium rare, 1–2 minutes per side. 5. Transfer satay to a platter and serve with peanut sauce.
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