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The laws on DUIs are ever-changing and each year, thousands of DUI cases are taken up on appeal across the nation. Many of these result in written opinions by judges that then become law. In addition, each new DUI or traffic-related offense in the news has the potential to cause changes in the law. These changes are the result of public reaction to serious car accidents and deaths on the roadways of the United States.
That is why Richard Lawson has developed this website; to provide you with 24-hour access to the latest updates on DUI laws and DUI related news. Our goal is to inform our clients and the general public about the latest news and legal decisions. Accordingly, we update our blog and the entire website daily. All of our articles are written by the Georgia DUI Lawyers that work for our firm or affiliates.
For instance, there has been a flurry of legal activity over the legality of roadblocks, in Georgia and across the nation. Seen as a minor intrusion by some courts and an unnecessary infringement upon Fourth Amendment rights by others, the matter seems far from settled. Roadblocks must be established in accordance with the United States and Georgia Constitutions. The police cannot simply have a roadblock any place or any time they want.
There also has been a rash of injuries and deaths on our roadways. The death or injury of any motorist is a tragedy, and as a result; our legislature reacts to the carnage on the road with new laws designed to curb accidents. That is why our laws change every year.
Another recent change in the law regards the 'Boating Under the Influence' legislation in the State. The Boating code was completely overhauled in 2013; attorneys who do not regularly practice DUI law might be unaware of the new changes to the law.
Knowledge is power, and this blog is designed to help you take the most updated information on your defense. It is our goal for you to use the wealth of information on this site; including the Georgia Information Blog, Resources, and Practice Areas pages to help you decide the best course of action in your DUI case.
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I tend to focus my posts on DUI in Georgia, DUI related news stories, and offenses that are closely related to DUI. As a Georgia DUI Defense firm, we have dedicated over 50 years of experience to DUI Law in Georgia. In today's post, I will focus on the law behind disord...
Having multiple convictions for DUI in Georgia can result in some serious consequences. Not only are Georgia DUI Penalties harsh, but there is the possibility of becoming a Habitual Violator in Georgia. Habitual Violator status is technically a status that you gain if you have committed three m...
A man was convicted and sentenced to 25 years in prison in Hall County after shooting at a police officer last fall. He was found guilty of numerous charges including aggravated assault and obstruction in Georgia. No officers were injured, but the man and his counterpart shot at police after th...
Halloween is a fun time for many people. The costumes, the parties, the candy, and trick or treating are a lot of fun. It can be, however, a dangerous time to be on the road for any driver that chooses to drink and drive. Officers have a much higher presence during the holidays and Halloween is n...
Cobb County had reports of a stressful alleged DUI situation when a woman was pulled over for failure to maintain lane in Georgia. She apparently continued to tell officers that she had to get back to the children she was supposed to be watching that evening. Officers eventually found the house a...
Hall County reported a terrible three-vehicle accident that resulted in the death of one woman and the hospitalization of two other adults and an infant. According to reports, after a failure to yield, driver, Angela Riseden, hit another vehicle driven by Brittany Dade. Dade hit the side of Rised...
Wilmontine Jackson is currently in critical condition at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta after sustaining serious injuries during an alleged hit-and-run accident on Sunday evening. According to reports, authorities have found a surveillance video of the incident which shows a dark vehicle en...
With many of my clients, as a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I answer the question of what can a person do between their DUI arrest and their court date to help with their case. Yesterday, I highlighted some of the DUI Defenses in Georgia, but in today's post, I'd like to outline what the arrested person ...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I get a lot of questions about what options people have when they have been arrested for DUI in Georgia. In today's post, I will outline the most common ways to fight a DUI in Georgia otherwise known as Georgia DUI Defenses. DUI Defenses in Georgia The following list ...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I do my best to let people know what options are available to them in the event of an arrest. In today's post I will focus on the sentencing alternative of a pretrial diversion program in Georgia. Pretrial diversion programs are alternatives that can sometimes be availa...
State Troopers pursued an allegedly stolen vehicle in a high-speed chase across several different Metro Atlanta Counties last night. The counties included both Fulton County and Clayton County. The chase began in Alpharetta when an 84-year-old woman was held at gunpoint in exchange for the keys ...
Stewart Bryson was knocked off of his bicycle in Cobb County when truck driver, Phillip Harris, allegedly slammed on his brakes for no known reason causing Bryson to hit the back of the vehicle. Harris has been accused of leaving the scene. Bryson has a fractured neck as a result of the crash. ...
Michael Binette was allegedly involved in two different high-speed chases in Gwinnett County. According to reports, Binette chased a car of teenagers who have accused him of ramming into the back of their vehicle. The teenagers led Binette to the police department and that was the beginning of th...
Ja'marrius Rucker was arrested after being accused of firing a gun at officers who were attempting to pull him over for driving a stolen vehicle in SW Atlanta. Officers began following Rucker when they ran plates and discovered the vehicle had been reported as stolen. Rucker then fired shots at...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I tend to focus on different types of serious traffic violations in my posts. In today's post, I will focus on what most Georgia drivers are concerned with: the status of their Georgia Driver's License. Just like other states, Georgia uses a point system to track drivers...
A woman was driving down Tommy Lee Cook Road when she lost control of her vehicle and allegedly went off of the road around a curve in Coweta County. It is believed that the vehicle went off the road and down into an embankment and hit a tree. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene of the ac...
Juan Marquez has been arrested and charged with reckless driving and vehicular homicide in Georgia. Marquez has been accused of causing a wreck off of I-85 in Coweta County that allegedly resulted in the death of Jessica Jose. According to reports, Marquez's vehicle was hit with rocks from a sem...
When Georgia law enforcement are hunting for intoxicated drivers, one of the main reasons police officers cite for the initial stop of a vehicle is that a driver illegally passed another vehicle. In many cases, this is simply a pretext for looking for something more. Understanding Georgia's roadw...
According to reports, a Cobb County mother allegedly filled her son's sippy cup with alcohol sneaked it into a local theater and got drunk during a Friday afternoon movie while with her child. The woman has been accused of drinking the alcoholic beverage and taking a central nervous system depre...
An unidentified man was hit by a car and killed last night in Union City. His body was discovered on an exit ramp off of I-85. As of right now, authorities are saying it could have been the result of one vehicle or many vehicles. No one stayed at the scene of the crime. Investigations have been ...
After an extensive investigation, authorities have arrested Omari Young in connection with the alleged hit and run in DeKalb County this past February that resulted in the death of Anthony Lingoes. According to reports, a vehicle hit and killed Lingoes as he was walking away from the Trackside Ta...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I answer questions like this all the time. Unfortunately, with the different types of limited permits, and ill-informed officers, people get really confused about how long they actually have to file the appeal of their license suspension. Georgia DUI Laws are not only com...
A local Atlanta woman has been arrested on the following charges: DUI in Georgia Serious Injury by Vehicle in Georgia Reckless Driving in Georgia Following Too Closely in Georgia According to reports, the woman was driving on Midway Road when she hit another vehicle at a red light. She e...
Yesterday afternoon, a police officer attempted a routine traffic stop of a vehicle in Hall County for speeding in Georgia. The incident happened near Friendship Road, and once the car pulled over, two men ran from the scene. Police originally believed that the men had hijacked the car from the ...
Most people do not set out for the night with an intent to drive while intoxicated. This is especially true for people who are on a new medication and did not realize the type of side effects that could happen. Many prescription drugs have serious side effects, many of which can greatly affect yo...
When you are arrested for DUI in Georgia, finding the right Lawyer is Job #1. At the Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson we will investigate your case and find the best possible legal defense to your DUI in Georgia. You are in good hands with Richard Lawson and his associates. We will work tirelessly to help you while compassionately holding your hand throughout the entire DUI Defense Process.
At the Law Office of Richard S. Lawson, we have offices conveniently located throughout metro Atlanta and throughout Georgia. If we do not have a convenient office, we will come to you. We practice throughout Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. If your case is in an area we do not serve, we will find you an attorney in your area free of charge. Our office is part of a State-wide network of Georgia DUI Lawyers. Contact us 24/7 for immediate legal help. Our attorneys are standing by. Your DUI Case will not defend itself. Your Best Georgia DUI Defense Begins Here!
