And while we welcome joyous reunions, happy feasting, and celebratory toasts, it also means more alcohol-related incidents on the roads. Law enforcement steps up their patrols over the holidays. If your holiday is ruined by a DUI, our office is here to help you get started building your defense, even in a particularly busy and […]
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Facing a DUI in Atlanta? Why Schiavone Law Group Should Be Your First Call
A DUI arrest in Atlanta can be a stressful and confusing experience. The potential consequences are severe, including license suspension, hefty fines, jail time, and even job loss. Navigating the legal system alone can feel overwhelming. That’s why having a skilled and experienced DUI attorney on your side is critical. When it comes to DUI […]
After the DUI: Next Steps in Georgia
If you are arrested for a DUI in Georgia, you need to know this: You only have 30 days to take action and keep your driving privileges. After an arrest, an officer will issue you a 45-day driver permit. During this time, you must choose to appeal the suspension or apply for ignition interlock. Either […]
Georgia CDL DUI Consequences Explained
Forsyth County Police arrested a bus driver last month for driving a school bus while intoxicated and endangering children. The driver was arrested after the bus she was driving ran into another vehicle at an intersection. No one was injured in the incident. Police say the bus driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) registered above .20 […]
The Nuances of DUI Less Safe: How Slight Impairments Can Lead to Serious Charges
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 […]
Fake DUIs in Georgia
A strange case in the state of Georgia highlights how important it is to hire an experienced DUI lawyer if you are ever arrested. A police officer in Commerce, Georgia was just fired from his job for arresting innocent people for DUIs. According to Fox 5 Atlanta, who investigated this case, Officer Jacob Wood had […]
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 […]
Refusing a Breathalyzer in GA
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 […]
Second Third and Fourth DUI Offense Consequences in Georgia
The 2nd, 3rd and 4th DUI Consequences in GA Get Serious In Georgia the consequences can change after your first DUI Offense. While every situation is different in most cases we have gathered what can be expected. First, it should be noted what constitutes a Georgia DUI offense. It’s the Blood Alcohol Content level that […]