Have You Been Arrested for a 2nd DUI in GA? The penalties for a DUI in the state of Georgia increase after each arrest and conviction. If you have been arrested for a 2nd DUI in GA, here is what a conviction will look like: License Consequences – If your arrest is within 5 years […]
Category: DUI Attorney Fulton County
New Georgia DUI Law in Effect
A new Georgia DUI law goes into effect on July 1st. This law will give a suspect more time to file for a hearing and the option to request driving privileges using an Ignition Interlock device. While these changes can be helpful, it is always important to contact a DUI lawyer and discuss your options before deciding […]
Reinstating Your Georgia Driver’s License After a DUI
When faced with a DUI, there are some serious license consequences that you should be aware of, especially when it’s time for reinstating your driver’s license in Georgia. When You’re Over the Age of 21 If you are over the age of 21, a Georgia license holder, and convicted of your first DUI in the past five […]
2017 Rising Star DUI Lawyer Ashley Schiavone
Schiavone Law Group is proud to announce that our very own Ashley Schiavone has been selected as a Rising Star in the area of DUI by the Super Lawyers organization! This is an award for lawyers considered elite in their fields. It includes a rigorous nomination and selection process. First, lawyers are nominated by other […]
Defending DUI: Case Outline
The Updated Edition by Ashley Schiavone Schiavone Law Group is proud of the work we do to help our fellow lawyers and community members. The book, Defending DUI: Case Outline by Ashley Schiavone has been updated and released by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia (ICLEGA), so we asked her to explain the purpose and […]
DUI Cases in Review 2016 by Ashley Schiavone
Happy New Year! We are excited to see what 2017 brings and want to take a moment to celebrate 2016’s successes. Most of Ashley Schiavone’s biggest wins were accomplished before the dui cases even went to trial. Both resulted in a dismissal of the DUI charge. In one case, the client was pulled over for […]
DUI Rate Increases During the Holidays
Be Aware of Holiday DUI Statistics The days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day are the busiest and most dangerous times on the road. Holiday shoppers, travelers and revelers fill the streets, and so does police presence. So, even though this is a celebratory time of year, it is also a time when you are […]
Black Wednesday Thanksgiving, The Holidays and DUI
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http://schiavonelawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/avoid-dangers-black-wednesday-thanksgiving-dui-mini.jpg” alt=”Avoid the danger of driving black Wednesday Thanksgiving.” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] At Schiavone Law, we are looking forward to a wonderful celebration this month with the friends and family we hold dear. But […]
Memorable DUI Defenses by Schiavone
While Ashley Schiavone is always working hard for her clients, this month we take a look at two memorable cases she worked on in 2015. While the circumstances are different for each case, these two are similar in their focus and both had positive outcomes for the defendant. State v. Dunton, June 19, 2015 After […]
Proactive Steps to Take After a DUI Arrest
If you are arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI,) here are some steps that Schiavone Law suggests you can take immediately that can save you time down the road. Contact a DUI Lawyer – If your license is taken by police and you are given a 1205 for for a Temporary Driving Permit, you […]