We have all seen them. Those hard to forget photos of people under the influence and their mugshots. I think we could all agree that Nick Nolte should be in the “Hall of Fame of Bad DUI Photos”. This month for Schiavone Law Group’s blog we gathered up the craziest and funniest headlines and DUI mugshots […]
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Successful DUI Defenses-Schiavone Law Group
Successful DUI Defenses by Schiavone Law Group A good DUI lawyer knows that there are a variety of different legal issues that can arise in any driving under the influence case. Often times, the battle can be won before trial during pre-trial motions. This summer, Schiavone Law has had some great success during this stage […]
Police Enforce Texting And Driving Laws In Georgia
Texting and Driving Laws in Georgia Georgia law enforcement has been really cracking down on the use of mobile devices while driving. You may be surprised to hear about some of the texting and driving laws that are in place, and what is considered “texting and driving” in Georgia. You might also be surprised about what […]
Georgia’s New Fireworks Law Explained
Georgia’s New Fireworks Law Explained It’s almost time to celebrate the independence of our great nation. The 4th of July is a great time to spend time with family, fire up the grill, and enjoy some fireworks. If your unsure what Georgia’s laws are concerning fireworks, don’t worry Schiavone Law has you covered! In April […]
Top 10 Signs You are Representing a Walking Dead Character in Court
The Top 10 Signs . . . A recent DUI arrest involving an actor in Atlanta’s beloved TV show, The Walking Dead got us thinking… what would it be like to actually represent one of the characters from the hit AMC show in court? While it is unlikely that a zombie apocalypse will happen in […]
Common Legal Language in the Courtroom 101
Common Legal Language in the Courtroom 101 If you ever have to serve on a jury or are in the difficult position of sitting before a judge, it may help to know some of the language commonly used in the courtroom. You are probably familiar with […]
Hollywood and the Courtroom
Hollywood Loves the Courtroom Courtrooms are depicted as an exciting and mysterious places where justice is doled out with flair and awesome makeup. While it may not be exactly like the movies, we still love to see the roles of justice played well on the big screen. Here are a few all-time favorites: To Kill A […]
Spring Festival Time is Around the Corner
The last few cold fronts make it hard to believe that Atlanta’s famous Spring Festival Season is just around the corner. To get us through these final freezing weeks of winter, we thought we would share a few of them, so you can start planning how to de-thaw this March: St. Patrick’s Day Parade – […]
Sobriety Checkpoint Answers from a DUI Lawyer
Sobriety Checkpoint Answers from a DUI Lawyer It is common in the state of Georgia to come across a Sobriety Checkpoint. These are legal roadblocks that police set up to stop oncoming motorists and ensure that they catch drivers who have been drinking. There have been many videos circulating on social media where individuals refuse […]
Is Your New Year’s Resolution to Drink Less?
Is Your New Year’s Resolution to Drink Less? One of the most common New Year’s Resolutions is drinking less alcohol. If that is one of the things on your list, here are some suggestions from experts to make this resolution stick: Set a goal. Make a decision about how much and how often. Experts recommend […]