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.
LaGrange, Ga. – According to the Sheriff's Office in Troup County, a driver has been arrested on nine different charges. One of the officers attempted to pull the driver over after clocking him traveling 15 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. Instead of pulling over, the driver alleged...
Athens, Ga. – According to reports out of Clarke County, a woman involved in a serious crash on May 3rd has died from the injuries she sustained. The woman was involved in a head-on collision with a vehicle entering a parking lot. Authorities determined that the other driver involved was at fa...
Dalton, Ga. - Three teenagers have been arrested after leading a high-speed chase in a stolen Audi. The teenagers are Tennessee citizens and were caught speeding in the vehicle when a Georgia State Trooper clocked them going close to 20 MPH over. The chase continued for close to ten miles in ...
Hapeville, Ga. - According to reports, a Hapeville police officer was seriously injured and rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital Trauma Unit after an accident occurred on I-85 today. Investigators believe that the crash occurred just before 1:00 pm on the side of the interstate near Sylvan Road. A ...
Marietta Ga. – My legal assistant Connor mentioned to me in passing today that she saw several police officers on the East-West Connector this afternoon. Her exact words were: “There were 15 police officers.” Although she may have been slightly exaggerating the number, the fact is, traffic en...
Sugar Hill, Ga. - A fatal collision was reported in Gwinnett County over this past weekend. The collision occurred on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard before the intersection of South Waterworks Road. According to reports, a motorcyclist was driving and attempted to make a left. He collided with a...
In today's post, as a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I will outline a news story that happened earlier today. According to reports out of Clayton County, four suspects started a police chase there that ended up in DeKalb County. The police involved in the chase were Georgia State Troopers. The details of w...
Blairsville, Ga. - A few days ago, as a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I wrote about a young driver who had been arrested for DUI and vehicular homicide in Georgia. In that particular post, I focused on the law behind the offense of serious injury by vehicle in Georgia. This was a focus because in additi...
Cumming, Ga. - According to reports out of Forsyth County, a multi-vehicle crash has resulted in three people being rushed to a local hospital. Police reported that the collision happened at the intersection of Church Road and Hopewell Road. A driver allegedly failed to yield while turning, an...
I have been an Atlanta DUI lawyer for more than 25 years. Recently, one of my paralegals was alarmed at a new DUI case that my law partner, Kimberly Berry, is defending. The driver was arrested and charged with DUI, yet she took a blood test, and the results came back well below .08. Nonethel...
Norcross, Ga. - A motorcyclist died last night on Gwinnett County roads. According to reports, the motorcyclist was making a turn in one of the two turn lanes leading onto Indian Trail Lilburn Road from Oakbrook Parkway. He began making the turn and then veered into the center turn lane. He the...
Dawsonville Ga. - The Georgia State Patrol Troopers conduct many traffic stops in Dawson County. Dawson County Sheriff's deputies also target traffic offenders, and many of these officers have specialized training in DUI detection. Our office of Dawson County DUI Attorneys routinely gets call...
Cumming Ga. - Forsyth County GA is both the fastest growing and wealthiest county in the state of Georgia. Home to nearly a quarter of a million people, Forsyth County has had some explosive changes over the past 20 years. A brand-new courthouse was constructed in downtown Cumming just a few y...
Blairsville, Ga. - A young man has been denied bond after being arrested on fifteen different charges. The young man has been accused of DUI in Georgia. He has also been charged with: Driving Under the Influence in Georgia Following too Closely in Georgia Reckless Driving in Georgia Driv...
Marietta, Ga. - According to police in Cobb County, a man who is listed as homeless has been arrested after police attempted to pull him over. An officer saw the man allegedly violate a traffic control device. This is what prompted the attempted traffic stop. But instead of complying with the ...
Atlanta, Ga. - Several Metro Atlanta cities had reports of different stunt driving events over the weekend. Reports from the Mall West End, the I-285 tunnel, the Varsity location on Spring Street, and the North DeKalb Mall of street racing and burnouts resulted in multiple arrests. All of these ...
Sandy Springs, Ga. - Two men were arrested late last week after allegedly driving a stolen Range Rover through Sandy Springs near the intersection of Dunwoody Place and Northridge Road. Authorities attempted to pull the vehicle over after running the plates and realizing it had been reported s...
Lovejoy, Ga. - According to reports out of Lovejoy, a Clayton County Sheriff's patrol car was totaled when an alleged DUI driver rear-ended the vehicle with the officer still inside. Fortunately, the sheriff was not injured. However, the incident resulted in a DUI investigation as well as the ...
Hall County DUI Process: In Hall County, Georgia, police officers from the city police departments of Gainesville, Flowery Branch, and Oakwood are extremely active. They frequently make arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, as well as other serious traffic offenses. ...
Douglasville, Ga. - Douglas County authorities have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a fatal wreck. According to reports, the man has been accused of using his cellphone while driving. This violation of the Georgia Hands Free Law allegedly led to the fatal collision. He crossed the...
Atlanta, Ga. - Traveling through the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport can be daunting. It the busiest airport in the world. The process can be even more intimidating when you've recently been arrested for DUI in Georgia, the officer took your Driver's License, and you need to travel out of st...
With a population of almost one million people, Gwinnett County is the second-most populous county in Georgia and home to many municipalities. Gwinnett County is vigorous with traffic enforcement, particularly DUI detection. For many years, Gwinnett police have maintained a task force made up o...
Atlanta, Ga. - A driver is facing 22 charges after being accused of leading a police chase through the city in a stolen vehicle this past weekend. Officers for the Atlanta Police Department spotted the stolen vehicle. The driver sped away, and as a result of Atlanta's no chase policy, he got a...
Fayette County, Georgia, is one of the most challenging jurisdictions in Georgia to defend a DUI case. Georgia has 159 counties, and each county has a courthouse, and many more populous counties also maintain city courts that handle DUI cases. Fayette County is notorious for being tough on cr...
Dunwoody, Ga. - According to authorities in DeKalb County, a new ordinance has been enacted in Dunwoody that is supposed to protect pedestrians and bicyclists. As a result of the pandemic and the number of people who have been staying home, Dunwoody has adapted to the changes happening on thei...
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