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 […]
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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 […]
Drunk Driving Awareness – The TIRF Report for 2021
A new drunk driving awareness study reveals a shift in driver attitudes toward drunk driving during the 2020 global pandemic. The study shows that more people self-reported driving drunk than in years past. It also shows that people are more likely to engage in risky driving behaviors. The TIRF Report The Traffic Injury Research Foundation […]
Accountability Courts in GA
For defendants in the State of Georgia facing increased punishment due to their criminal history, Georgia DUI Courts offer an alternative to substantial jail time with an eye towards rehabilitation. Providing Rehabilitative Resources Accountability courts in GA have been around for many years, offering rehabilitative resources to defendants who have a history of repeated offenses. […]
Will Self-Driving Cars Affect DUIs in Georgia?
Vehicle operation technology is rapidly advancing. But it will likely take years for the legal system in Georgia to catch up. One of the greatest advancements in vehicle safety has been in driver-assisted safety features. And technology is now moving toward fully autonomous vehicles. So, how will DUI laws change as this technology advances? […]
Host a Safe New Year’s Eve Party
Hosting a holiday or New Year’s Eve party this year? While it is a wonderful time of year to celebrate and enjoy the holidays with friends and family, research shows that there is an increase in the number of DUI-related crashes between December 15 to January 2. So, Georgia State Patrol officers will be out […]
Thanksgiving Traffic Alert
Traffic alert! The AAA is predicting that Thanksgiving 2021 will be a huge rebound time for travel. They say that traffic numbers should be close to reaching pre-pandemic numbers with a predicted 1.5 million people expected to drive this week in Georgia. If you plan to travel from (or within) Metro-Atlanta, here are some of […]
What is the Georgia DUI Risk Intervention Program?
The Georgia DUI Risk Intervention Program is required for Georgia DUI offenders and is mandated by law. Whether it’s a first or multiple DUI offense, every person in Georgia is required by statute to complete the program. Many typical DUI schools take 2-3 days. It should be noted that all DUI schools have strict attendance […]
Your Third DUI Offense
If you are convicted of a third DUI in Georgia, it can be a much more serious offense with much steeper penalties to a first or second DUI. A conviction is still a misdemeanor, but there is an additional category that can be added. It is called “misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.” If […]
Blood Alcohol Tests in Georgia
Police officers will soon be able to perform alcohol blood tests in Georgia. Thanks to a new grant from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, more than 100 officers are about to begin training to be phlebotomists. That means they can draw blood from suspected impaired drivers. Preferred by Law Enforcement Police prefer blood […]