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 […]
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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 […]
Your Second DUI Offense
If you have been convicted of a DUI in the state of Georgia, any subsequent convictions you receive will come with steeper penalties. Here is what you can expect if you are convicted of a 2nd DUI offense within a ten year period, based on your arrest dates. (For information about a 1st DUI, click […]
Your First DUI Offense
If you have been arrested for a DUI in Georgia for the first time, you may be wondering what penalties you face. While every conviction can be different, there are some specific penalties that are written into Georgia law for your first DUI offense. Possible Penalties for First-Offense, Non-Drug-Related DUI Conviction Probation: In the […]
What is the Standardized Field Sobriety Test?
If you have been arrested for a DUI in the state of Georgia, were you subject to a Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST)? An SFST is a series of tests that are conducted during a traffic stop, when the driver is suspected of a DUI. It consists of three different tests, the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, […]
Bench vs Jury Trial – Which is Better?
If you are arrested for a DUI in the state of Georgia, there are many aspects of your case to consider. One of the many decisions you will make is whether or not to take your case to trial. Most often, cases are decided before trial through litigation. This is negotiation between the prosecution and […]
Spring Break Means More Drunk Driving
Spring Break is the time everyone is dreaming of shedding those winter coats and hitting the beaches. Unfortunately, it is also a time when drunk driving increases. Law Enforcement Ramps Up For Georgians, the most popular Spring Break state is Florida. And the Florida Highway Patrol is ramping up enforcement in many of the vacation […]
Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2021
The Super Lawyers organization has chosen Ashley Schiavone as a “Rising Star” Lawyer in the category of DUI Defense. Not only is this a huge honor for younger lawyers, but this is the fifth year running Ms. Schiavone has been chosen! This award is highly competitive, only 2.5% of the nominated candidates are selected for […]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Statistics
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics show improving numbers for motorists. We love it when we get to share good news! This December, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released encouraging numbers in their most recent annual traffic fatality report. Measuring data from 2019, the NHTSA reports that traffic fatalities are down compared to […]