If you are arrested for a DUI in Gwinnett County, Georgia, it is helpful to understand how the court process works. Our office can guide you through general procedure for a court case in Gwinnett County, but this is basically what you should expect after an arrest. Initial Court Appearance/Arraignment The first court appearance is […]
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Hit and Run Laws
Last month, a prominent Tennessee state representative was arrested for fleeing the scene of an accident on Jekyll Island, GA. According to police, Senator Ken Yager, who is currently serving as the Tennessee Republican State Senate Caucus Chair, was taken to jail after he allegedly admitted he was involved in a crash and took a […]
Cyclists & Georgia Road Share Safety Laws
DUI and GA Road Share Rules A Georgia Lawmaker, Devan Seabaugh, was recently arrested on DUI charges after hitting a cyclist in Atlanta. Reports say the cyclist was okay. And the lawmaker insists he was not intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. While the facts of the case still have to be hashed out […]
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 […]
Helping a Friend with DUI
If you have a friend or family member that has recently been arrested for a DUI in the state of Georgia, it may be hard to know how to help them. We have a few tips for how to support this person you love, as they face a challenging crisis in their lives. Show You […]
GA DUI Plea Bargains
Are GA DUI plea bargains beneficial to your case? If you are arrested for a DUI in the state of Georgia, a plea bargain can be a great solution in many cases. What are Plea Bargains? If you listen to true-crime podcasts, you probably already know about plea bargains. They are binding contracts made […]
DUI Per Se vs. DUI Less Safe
If you are arrested for a DUI in the state of Georgia, the charges can seem a little bit confusing at first. That is because there are two different ways to be charged in this state: DUI Per Se vs. DUI Less Safe. So, what does it mean if you are arrested for one of […]
Underage DUI in GA is Serious
The State of Georgia has strict laws for young drivers. This is especially true for DUI laws for underage drinking and driving. Since the legal drinking age is 21, drivers below that age can face some tough consequences, with even a small amount of alcohol in their system. Here’s a look at the state laws […]
Drunk Driving Awareness – The TIRF Report for 2021
A new drunk driving awareness study reveals a shift in driver attitudes toward drunk driving during the 2020 global pandemic. The study shows that more people self-reported driving drunk than in years past. It also shows that people are more likely to engage in risky driving behaviors. The TIRF Report The Traffic Injury Research Foundation […]
Your First DUI Offense
If you have been arrested for a DUI in Georgia for the first time, you may be wondering what penalties you face. While every conviction can be different, there are some specific penalties that are written into Georgia law for your first DUI offense. Possible Penalties for First-Offense, Non-Drug-Related DUI Conviction Probation: In the […]