LAUGH IT OFF
If you’ve been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) at least twice in the past decade, it’s important to know that the third time you are convicted, the repercussions become much more serious. A third conviction could mean that you permanently lose your license or serve a lot of jail time. In the state of Georgia, if you are convicted of DUI twice, the first two charges are counted as misdemeanors. The third charge will also be considered a misdemeanor but is classified as “high and aggravated,” meaning that the state will impose the strictest penalties that it can for a non-felony case. Any time anyone in Georgia is arrested for a DUI, the state will look back at the offender’s record to see how many times they were convicted of a DUI in the past decade. If this happens to be the third strike, the offender will likely: IS A 3RD DUI CONVICTION A FELONY?
GRILLED HALIBUT WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE
Celebrate the last month of summer with this light and fresh recipe!
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Spend a minimum of 15 days in jail (likely more)
• Complete a minimum of 12 months of supervised probation • Pay $1,000–$5,000 in fines • Complete 30 days of community service • Complete DUI school • Attend substance abuse counseling and treatment
It’s important to note that the extent of these penalties will be dependent on the circumstances of the DUI charges.
INGREDIENTS
If an individual racks up three DUI charges over the course of a five-year period, they will be labeled as a habitual violator and all driving privileges will be revoked for a minimum of five years; after two years have passed, they will qualify for a probationary license if they are able to prove an “extreme hardship” by not having a license.
• 1 16-oz jar roasted red bell peppers, drained • 5 garlic cloves • 1 tbsp sherry vinegar • 2 tsp honey
• 1 tsp kosher salt • 1/4 tsp black pepper • 1/2 cup olive oil •
4 6-oz skin-on halibut fillets
DIRECTIONS 1. In a food processor or blender, mix bell peppers, garlic, vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Transfer sauce to a bowl; whisk in oil. 2. Into a large plastic zipper bag, pour 1 cup of sauce; add halibut fillets and seal bag; turn to coat fillets. Let marinate in refrigerator for 20 minutes. Reserve remaining sauce for serving. 3. Preheat a grill to medium-high (400–450 F). Remove halibut from marinade; scrape off excess. 4. On oiled grill grates, arrange fillets and grill, covered, until fish flakes easily, 4–5 minutes per side. 5. Transfer fillets to serving plates or a large platter. Drizzle with reserved sauce. Serve alongside preferred veggies and crusty bread.
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