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 […]
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Funniest DUI Photos & Headlines
We have all seen them. Those hard to forget photos of people under the influence and their mugshots. I think we could all agree that Nick Nolte should be in the “Hall of Fame of Bad DUI Photos”. This month for Schiavone Law Group’s blog we gathered up the craziest and funniest headlines and DUI mugshots […]
Successful DUI Defenses-Schiavone Law Group
Successful DUI Defenses by Schiavone Law Group A good DUI lawyer knows that there are a variety of different legal issues that can arise in any driving under the influence case. Often times, the battle can be won before trial during pre-trial motions. This summer, Schiavone Law has had some great success during this stage […]
Georgia’s New Fireworks Law Explained
Georgia’s New Fireworks Law Explained It’s almost time to celebrate the independence of our great nation. The 4th of July is a great time to spend time with family, fire up the grill, and enjoy some fireworks. If your unsure what Georgia’s laws are concerning fireworks, don’t worry Schiavone Law has you covered! In April […]
Top 10 Signs You are Representing a Walking Dead Character in Court
The Top 10 Signs . . . A recent DUI arrest involving an actor in Atlanta’s beloved TV show, The Walking Dead got us thinking… what would it be like to actually represent one of the characters from the hit AMC show in court? While it is unlikely that a zombie apocalypse will happen in […]
Hollywood and the Courtroom
Hollywood Loves the Courtroom Courtrooms are depicted as an exciting and mysterious places where justice is doled out with flair and awesome makeup. While it may not be exactly like the movies, we still love to see the roles of justice played well on the big screen. Here are a few all-time favorites: To Kill A […]
Sobriety Checkpoint Answers from a DUI Lawyer
Sobriety Checkpoint Answers from a DUI Lawyer It is common in the state of Georgia to come across a Sobriety Checkpoint. These are legal roadblocks that police set up to stop oncoming motorists and ensure that they catch drivers who have been drinking. There have been many videos circulating on social media where individuals refuse […]
Is Your New Year’s Resolution to Drink Less?
Is Your New Year’s Resolution to Drink Less? One of the most common New Year’s Resolutions is drinking less alcohol. If that is one of the things on your list, here are some suggestions from experts to make this resolution stick: Set a goal. Make a decision about how much and how often. Experts recommend […]
A Peek at October’s Strange Court Cases
Sometimes strange things happen in the courtroom. In honor of the month of October, here are some of our four favorite Strange Court Cases from this month: The Battle of the Grave – The month of Halloween brought the end of a court case involving the great American athlete Jim Thorpe. He did not have […]
You’ve Been Arrested for a DUI in Georgia… What Should You Do Now?
You’ve Been Arrested for a DUI in Georgia… What Should You Do Now? If you have ever been arrested for a DUI in Georgia , you know that the legal process can be overwhelming. Before you make any decisions about how to proceed, it is a good idea to consider the different variables surrounding the case. […]