8 Georgia opinions name it 1 courts 1990–2024 3 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Georgia courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Day v. Burnettgreen2 sentences2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i 2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i | 2 | 2 |
J. B. Hunt Transport, Inc. v. Bentleygreen2 sentences2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i 2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i | 1 | 2 |
Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc.green2 sentences2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i 2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i | 1 | 2 |
Mark A. Smith v. Ford Motor Companygreen1 sentence2024In this case, Wright is charged with, inter alia, homicide by vehicle based on DUI less safe.21 In order to convict Wright of this charge, the State is required to prove that he drove a vehicle while “[u]nder the influence of any drug to the extent that it [was] less safe” for him to drive.22 As a result, contrary to the trial court’s finding, the professor’s specialized knowledge of pharmacology and toxicology would help the trier of fact determine an important fact at issue: whether Wright was a less-safe driver 21 OCGA § 40-6-393 (a) (“Any person who, without malice aforethought, causes the | 1 | 1 |
MILLER v. GOLDEN PEANUT COMPANY, LLCgreen1 sentence2024In this case, Wright is charged with, inter alia, homicide by vehicle based on DUI less safe.21 In order to convict Wright of this charge, the State is required to prove that he drove a vehicle while “[u]nder the influence of any drug to the extent that it [was] less safe” for him to drive.22 As a result, contrary to the trial court’s finding, the professor’s specialized knowledge of pharmacology and toxicology would help the trier of fact determine an important fact at issue: whether Wright was a less-safe driver 21 OCGA § 40-6-393 (a) (“Any person who, without malice aforethought, causes the | 1 | 1 |
Keenan v. Hillgreen2 sentences2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i 2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i | 1 | 1 |
Battle v. Kilcreasegreen2 sentences2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i 2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i | 1 | 1 |
Coker v. Cultergreen1 sentence2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i | 1 | 1 |
Brooks v. Graygreen2 sentences2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i 2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i | 1 | 1 |
Doctoroff v. Perezgreen2 sentences2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i 2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i | 1 | 1 |
Fowler v. Smithgreen2 sentences2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i 2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i | 1 | 1 |
Petrolane Gas Service, Inc. v. Euserygreen2 sentences2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i 2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i | 1 | 1 |
ARCHER FORESTRY, LLC Et Al. v. DOLATOWSKIgreen2 sentences2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i 2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i | 1 | 1 |
Turner v. Stategreen2 sentences1990See Turner v. State, 95 Ga. App. 157 ( 97 SE2d 348 ) (1957); Clay v. State, 193 Ga. App. 377, 379 (2) ( 387 SE2d 644 ) (1989). 1990See Turner v. State, 95 Ga. App. 157 ( 97 SE2d 348 ) (1957); Clay v. State, 193 Ga. App. 377, 379 (2) ( 387 SE2d 644 ) (1989). | 1 | 1 |
Clay v. Stategreen2 sentences1990See Turner v. State, 95 Ga. App. 157 ( 97 SE2d 348 ) (1957); Clay v. State, 193 Ga. App. 377, 379 (2) ( 387 SE2d 644 ) (1989). 1990See Turner v. State, 95 Ga. App. 157 ( 97 SE2d 348 ) (1957); Clay v. State, 193 Ga. App. 377, 379 (2) ( 387 SE2d 644 ) (1989). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Georgia. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Bales v. Wright
green
2 sentences2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i 2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Peek v. State
green
2 sentences2023Peek v. State, 272 Ga. 169 1 The jury found Ussery not guilty of driving under the influence in violation of OCGA § 40-6-391 (a) (1) (less safe) and failure to maintain lane. ( 527 SE2d 552 ) (2000). 2023Peek v. State, 272 Ga. 169 1 The jury found Ussery not guilty of driving under the influence in violation of OCGA § 40-6-391 (a) (1) (less safe) and failure to maintain lane. ( 527 SE2d 552 ) (2000). | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Bradford v. Xerox Corp.
green
2 sentences2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i 2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Cullen v. Novak
green
2 sentences2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i 2023Hunt Transport v. Bentley, 207 Ga. App. 250 ( 427 SE2d 499 ) (1992) (truck driver drove 20 miles despite serious mechanical problem which caused collision); Viau v. Fred Dean, Inc., 203 Ga. App. 801 ( 418 SE2d 604 ) (1992) (drunken driving); Day v. Burnett, 199 Ga. App. 494 ( 405 SE2d 316 ) (1991) (driving under the influence and in violation of a number of traffic safety laws)). 12 simply violated a rule of the road,” which we also inferred by citing to the facts from several prior cases.22 But within and since Carter, we have never held that showing a pattern or policy of dangerous driving i | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Shelton v. State
green
2 sentences2003In Shelton v. State, 216 Ga. App. 634 ( 455 SE2d 304 ) (1995), we held that the trial court did not err in failing to quash the uniform traffic citation charging the defendant with driving under the influence in violation of OCGA § 40-6-391. 2003In Shelton v. State, 216 Ga. App. 634 ( 455 SE2d 304 ) (1995), we held that the trial court did not err in failing to quash the uniform traffic citation charging the defendant with driving under the influence in violation of OCGA § 40-6-391. | 1 | 2003–2003 |
Birge v. State
green
2 sentences1996In his emergency motion, Knapp claims error in the trial court’s failure, after a sentence of imprisonment had been imposed, to make a fresh determination of appellant’s custody pending a final decision on appeal of his conviction for driving under the influence in violation of OCGA § 40-6-391 (a) (5) pursuant to Birge v. State, 238 Ga. 88 ( 230 SE2d 895 ) (1976). 1996In his emergency motion, Knapp claims error in the trial court’s failure, after a sentence of imprisonment had been imposed, to make a fresh determination of appellant’s custody pending a final decision on appeal of his conviction for driving under the influence in violation of OCGA § 40-6-391 (a) (5) pursuant to Birge v. State, 238 Ga. 88 ( 230 SE2d 895 ) (1976). | 1 | 1996–1996 |
Jackson v. Virginia
red
2 sentences1990Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979); Griner v. State, 192 Ga. App. 283 (1) ( 384 SE2d 398 ) (1989). 2. 1990Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979); Griner v. State, 192 Ga. App. 283 (1) ( 384 SE2d 398 ) (1989). 2. | 1 | 1990–1990 |
Fisher v. State
green
2 sentences1990The evidence, including the officer's fact-based opinion that defendant was not a safe driver, see Fisher v. State, 177 Ga. App. 465 (1) ( 339 SE2d 744 ) (1986), was sufficient to enable the trier of fact to find defendant guilty of driving under the influence in violation of OCGA § 40-6-391 (a) (1) and (a) (4) beyond a reasonable doubt. 1990The evidence, including the officer's fact-based opinion that defendant was not a safe driver, see Fisher v. State, 177 Ga. App. 465 (1) ( 339 SE2d 744 ) (1986), was sufficient to enable the trier of fact to find defendant guilty of driving under the influence in violation of OCGA § 40-6-391 (a) (1) and (a) (4) beyond a reasonable doubt. | 1 | 1990–1990 |
Griner v. State
green
2 sentences1990Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979); Griner v. State, 192 Ga. App. 283 (1) ( 384 SE2d 398 ) (1989). 2. 1990Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979); Griner v. State, 192 Ga. App. 283 (1) ( 384 SE2d 398 ) (1989). 2. | 1 | 1990–1990 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.