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 […]
Category: DUI Defense Attorney
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]