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 […]
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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.
3 Atlanta New Year’s Eve Driving Alternatives
New Year’s Eve always sees record numbers of DUI arrests. At Schiavone Law Group we encourage you to think ahead when it comes to having a good night on the town on New Year. If you are planning on heading out tonight, check out these options to avoid calling us tomorrow! 1) Uber Uber is […]
Defending DUI: Case Outline for 2015
Recently I was able to update the Georgia DEFENDING DUI: Case Outline for 2015. Annual adjustments to this book are significant because of the latest developments in our Georgia judicial system. This outline for DUI cases in Georgia was created to help attorneys understand how the DUI and traffic laws work in our state without […]
DUI Defense – Too Drunk to Consent?
A New Georgia DUI Defense? DUI law and litigation in Georgia has taken on a new energy this summer with the Georgia Supreme Court decision of Williams v. State, S14A1625 (2015). In this landmark decision, our state supreme court found that before an officer can ask a suspected drunk driver for a state blood, breath […]