If you have ever endured a license suspension in the state of Georgia, you know how difficult it is to resolve the issue. And for many years, the state used an automated system for traffic court suspensions. But in 2022, a new Georgia license law was passed in Georgia that will change all of that. […]
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Talking to Your College Kids
The students at Georgia Southern University had a rude awakening earlier this month. A car crashed into the side of their dormitory at 2am on December 6th. Students rushed to help the driver escape the vehicle, which was engulfed in flames. They would find out later that the driver was intoxicated and being pursued by […]
DUI: Women vs Men
Each and every DUI arrest is a unique story with a different set of factors. One of the factors that people often overlook is gender. According to most data, men are more likely to get arrested for drunk driving than women. According to 2019 data from the FBI, men accounted for 81% of DUI arrests, […]
Insurance After a DUI in Georgia
If you are convicted of a DUI in Georgia, the financial burden can be pretty steep. That one decision to drive drunk can have a lot of obvious costs – court costs, fines, and DUI classes. There are also personal costs, like driver’s license suspension and the time you will spend dealing with the consequences […]
Georgia DUI School Explained
If you are convicted of a DUI in Georgia, it is almost certain that you will have to attend Court-Ordered Risk Reduction classes. These classes are commonly referred to as Georgia DUI school. What can you expect from these classes? Here are some answers to common questions about DUI School in Georgia. GA […]
Professional Licensure and Georgia DUIs
If you are arrested for a DUI in Georgia, there are many things you might be worried about. It can affect your ability to drive. It can be costly and time consuming to pay fines, attend classes and court appearances. It can even result in jail time. A DUI Will Affect Your Professional License But […]
What to Say if Pulled Over for DUI
If you see blue lights in your rearview mirror, no matter what, it is stressful. That is especially true if the officer might suspect you of a DUI. That is why it is important to take a deep breath, try to stay calm, and think carefully about what you say during the stop. The most […]
Avoid BUI in Georgia
A tragic event near Savannah, Georgia is a stark reminder of the importance of boating safety. In May, five people were killed after a boat collision on the Wilmington river. The driver of one of the boats was arrested in connection with the crash and charged with boating under the influence. Boating Under the Influence […]
The Georgia DUI Case Law App is Now Live!
The Georgia DUI Case Law App gives users access to DUI case law in Georgia from an experienced defense lawyer, Ashley Schiavone. It was created using information from Ms. Schiavone’s book, Defending DUI: A Case Outline. The Georgia DUI Case Law App has been a passion project. For several years, Ashley Schiavone published new editions […]
DUI Checkpoints
A tricky DUI checkpoint in South Georgia made news this month. In Twiggs County, police set up a decoy DUI checkpoint to seduce wayward drivers to take a highway exit. When drivers decided to take the exit to avoid the fake checkpoint, they were surprised to encounter the real checkpoint. This is not the first […]