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Black Wednesday Thanksgiving, The Holidays and DUI

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DUI Attorney Response to “Stop and Spit”

A Review of Implied Consent Law With so much case law surrounding the Fourth Amendment and search and seizure issues, it’s hard to believe that DNA collection is happening in states like Florida and Connecticut when probable cause for a crime hasn’t even been established. Thankfully, Georgia hasn’t reached the point of “stop and spit,” […]

DUI Outline for Georgia for 2016 by Ashley Schiavone

Georgia CLE Courses for DUI Cases Ashley Schiavone is dedicated to her clients and the legal profession. She is passionate about educating others about good legal practice in DUI law, which has led her to initiate many projects outside of her own legal practice. Her latest project is an incredible opportunity to offer new material […]

Quick Summary: Democratic and Republican Conventions

Important Political Issues for 2016 This election cycle, there has been enough mudslinging to fill fifteen dump trucks. Sometimes it is difficult to see through the muck and get a better idea of what platform each candidate is actually running on. We want to help you stay informed. Here are important political issues and how […]

Fulton County and DeKalb County Judicial Election Results 2016

On May 24, there were judicial elections in the counties we work in: Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb and Fulton. This month we will take a look at the judicial election results in Fulton and Dekalb Counties. (We also threw in a fact about each of the elected Judges.) Fulton Superior Court: Kimberly Esmond Adams (I)* – […]

Gwinnett County and Cobb County Judicial Elections Results 2016

We want to keep our clients informed about the issues that affect them. On May 24, there were judicial elections in the counties we work in: Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb and Fulton. This month we will take a look at the results in Cobb and Gwinnett. (We also threw in a fact about each of the […]

Memorable DUI Defenses by Schiavone

While Ashley Schiavone is always working hard for her clients, this month we take a look at two memorable cases she worked on in 2015. While the circumstances are different for each case, these two are similar in their focus and both had positive outcomes for the defendant. State v. Dunton, June 19, 2015 After […]

Proactive Steps to Take After a DUI Arrest

If you are arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI,) here are some steps that Schiavone Law suggests you can take immediately that can save you time down the road. Contact a DUI Lawyer – If your license is taken by police and you are given a 1205 for for a Temporary Driving Permit, you […]

Who Approves the Next Supreme Court Justice?

Let the Political Debate Begin In the wake of Justice Scalia’s death this month, a seat remains open on the Supreme Court. Republican and Democrat Senators have met with President Obama to discuss the vacancy. Article 2, Section 2 of the U. S. Constitution lays out the process for nominating and approving Supreme Court Justices; […]

5 Rights You Have at a Georgia DUI Traffic Stop

Here are five rights you have when stopped for a DUI in the State of Georgia. 1. Right to remain silent.If you don’t want to answer any questions asked by the officer, you can politely exercise your right to remain silent and only speak in the presence of counsel.