A Grand Jury dropped a case against two Tunnel Hill men who had been charged with drunk driving for riding horses while intoxicated. The jury 'no-billed' the case, stating that it is not against the law to ride a horse while drunk. According to drunk driving laws, charges of driving under the influence in Georgia are applicable to those operating a vehicle, and a vehicle is defined as a device. According to a District Attorney, a horse is not a device.
The Grand Jury's finding was not received well by the local police chief. He said that drunks riding horses endanger themselves and others, causing "a serious situation".
Two men were arrested for riding horses while intoxicated
August 14, 2009
