A giant in the legal world, and our country as a whole, passed away last week. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg served for 27 years in the highest court in the United States. She is most well known as a champion of women’s rights. As a law student, she became the first woman to […]
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Remembering Ramón Alvarado, Colleague and Friend
In every profession, we all hope for someone to come into our experience and help mold the way we understand, perform and ultimately define our work. For me, that person was Ramón Alvarado. I didn’t know, however, that by being a mentor and guide for me as I took on the practice of law in […]
New Georgia Supreme Court Decision
A new Georgia Supreme Court decision has changed drunk driving lawsuits in Georgia dramatically. The Supreme Court just ruled that someone other than the driver can be subject to a lawsuit for punitive damages. In the past, a drunk driver could be sued in a civil suit. This is regardless of the criminal charges against […]
Covid-19 and DUI
COVID-19 Has Changed Everything Including DUIs Covid-19 and DUI present some new challenges in the legal system. Although we do not have official numbers, DUI arrests seem to be down since March. If you are arrested, here are some of the changes you can expect because of the global pandemic: You will still be brought […]
GACDL DUI Bootcamp
Ashley Schiavone spoke for the second time at The Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL) DUI Bootcamp. The boot camp is an annual professional development seminar for Georgia lawyers beginning to practice DUI law and for those who have been practicing in that field for years. The seminars cover topics related to both the […]
Can You Refuse a Breath Test?
If you are pulled over for a suspected DUI in Georgia, it can be nerve-wracking to talk to a police officer. You are faced with a person in uniform, who is investigating you for a crime. And anything you say could incriminate you. But can you refuse a breath test? Here a few steps to […]
Do Rideshare Apps Lower Drunk Driving Rates?
Apps like Lyft and Uber have changed how many people get around. They also offer a safer way home if you have been drinking. One of the apps, Uber, is working to show that they are helping lower drunk driving rates. As part of this, they teamed up with Mothers against Drunk Driving (MADD) and […]
Know Your Rights with Body Cameras
If you are arrested for a DUI in Georgia, you may notice an officer wearing a camera. In Georgia, and across the United States, more and more police officers are required to use body-worn cameras when they interact with the public. Law enforcement departments list several reasons why they are adopting body cameras: officer safety, […]
Don’t Let “Drinksgiving” Ruin Your Holiday
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is famously a big travel day in the United States. It is also a very popular time to get drunk. Widely known as “Drinksgiving” or “Blackout Wednesday,” Thanksgiving eve, the start to a long weekend, has become a popular drinking day. There is a huge spike in beer and liquor sales, […]
Can a DUI Conviction Affect Your Future?
If you have been arrested for a DUI in Georgia, you are probably most concerned about the immediate problems: jail time, fines and license suspension. Yes – A DUI Conviction Can Affect Your Future Employment While those are obviously big consequences, many people do not consider other secondary consequences of a DUI conviction. One of […]