A Georgia man was arrested last month, accused of a driving a lawn mower while under the influence of alcohol. Police arrested the man after seeing him driving the mower on the road while holding a can of something. He threw the can, but they discovered more cans of beer on the mower. The man […]
Category: DUI Attorney Gwinnett County
GloRilla Gwinnett County DUI Case
Memphis-born rapper and 2022 Grammy nominee, GloRilla, was arrested for a DUI in Gwinnett County, Georgia recently. The reason we think this story is interesting – the star refused to give a breathalyzer test. Is that legal in Georgia? What are the consequences? Is that advisable if you are pulled over and under suspicion for […]
What to Say if Pulled Over for DUI
If you see blue lights in your rearview mirror, no matter what, it is stressful. That is especially true if the officer might suspect you of a DUI. That is why it is important to take a deep breath, try to stay calm, and think carefully about what you say during the stop. The most […]
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 […]
Parked Car DUI?
In the state of Georgia, as in many states, you do not have to be caught in the act of driving a vehicle to be arrested for a DUI. If an officer has evidence that you are in what the state calls “physical control of a moving motor vehicle” while intoxicated, you may still be […]
Weird Driving Laws
Most traffic laws are helpful for preventing speeding or impaired driving. Speed limits and DUI laws are pretty similar across the country. But many states, cities, and towns were pretty creative with their driving ordinances. A Few Weird Driving Laws in the US So, this week we look at some of the strangest driving laws […]
Georgia Car Searches: What Are My Rights?
When Can Police Search Your Car? If you are pulled over in a routine traffic stop, and a police officer wants to search your vehicle, what do you do? The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects against unlawful search and seizure, which means that a police officer cannot start searching your car for […]
Accountability Courts in Georgia
A Focus on Treating People Georgia is becoming a national leader in criminal justice reform because of additional state funding for accountability courts. These courts focus on treating people who are arrested for nonviolent crimes and suffer from addiction or mental illness, instead of sending them to prison. Georgia currently has 149 of these courts […]
New Georgia Marijuana DUI Breathalyzer?
Testing for Marijuana Use May Get Easier for Law Enforcement. While the breathalyzer test has long been a way for law enforcement to test the amount of alcohol on a driver’s breath, it has been much more difficult to test for impairment of recreational drugs. However, two companies, Hound Labs, Inc. and Cannabix Technologies, have […]
When Georgians Get a DUI Out of State
What Happens Next? If you are a Georgia resident and were arrested for a DUI in a different state while traveling this summer, you may be wondering how the arrest will affect your driving privileges in the state of Georgia. Your case will be tried in the state of your arrest, so you will need […]