To Blow or Not to Blow Almost a year later, a landmark Supreme Court case in Georgia continues to reshape DUI defense cases, Olevik vs. State. In this case, the highest court in Georgia reaffirmed a state resident’s against self-incrimination. In light of the shifting tides, we want to take a look at your rights […]
Category: DUI Attorney Gwinnett County
Ashley Schiavone Named Rising Star Lawyer for 2018
Ashley Schiavone has once again been selected as one of Georgia’s Rising Stars in the area of DUI by the Super Lawyers organization. This is an annual selection of the best lawyers in each field of law and Ms. Schiavone’s second honor. It is highly competitive: only 2.5% of the nominated candidates are actually selected […]
Driving With an Ignition Interlock Device in GA – Part 1
Regain Driving Privilege With an Ignition Interlock Device If you have been arrested for a DUI in the State of Georgia, you will likely have to deal with a license suspension. Many times, you can regain your ability to drive legally by having an ignition interlock device installed on your vehicle. Arrested for DUI? Contact […]
Facts about Georgia DUI Laws
This month, we will take a closer look at some of the specific aspects of Georgia Law in regards to driving under the influence. There are two different ways a person can be found in violation of Georgia DUI laws: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) – You can violate Georgia DUI laws if you are […]
DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA) Seminar Demonstration
DUIDLA Seminar with Ashley Schiavone In a DUI case, there are many ways to demonstrate reasonable doubt about a breath test presented in court. Ashley Schiavone shared her expertise about this subject in a presentation about cross examination at the DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA) seminar in Charleston last month. She presented her question outline […]
2nd DUI in GA? Tips from a Gwinnett County DUI Lawyer
Have You Been Arrested for a 2nd DUI in GA? The penalties for a DUI in the state of Georgia increase after each arrest and conviction. If you have been arrested for a 2nd DUI in GA, here is what a conviction will look like: License Consequences – If your arrest is within 5 years […]
Should I Hire a DUI Lawyer?
If you are arrested for a DUI in the state of Georgia, you probably have a lot of questions. One of the first is probably: Should I hire a DUI lawyer? The Short Answer is YES – Here are Some Reasons Why Your driver’s license could be suspended. This could mean a temporary administrative suspension […]
New Georgia DUI Law in Effect
A new Georgia DUI law goes into effect on July 1st. This law will give a suspect more time to file for a hearing and the option to request driving privileges using an Ignition Interlock device. While these changes can be helpful, it is always important to contact a DUI lawyer and discuss your options before deciding […]
2017 Rising Star DUI Lawyer Ashley Schiavone
Schiavone Law Group is proud to announce that our very own Ashley Schiavone has been selected as a Rising Star in the area of DUI by the Super Lawyers organization! This is an award for lawyers considered elite in their fields. It includes a rigorous nomination and selection process. First, lawyers are nominated by other […]
Defending DUI: Case Outline
The Updated Edition by Ashley Schiavone Schiavone Law Group is proud of the work we do to help our fellow lawyers and community members. The book, Defending DUI: Case Outline by Ashley Schiavone has been updated and released by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia (ICLEGA), so we asked her to explain the purpose and […]