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.
Athens, Ga. - Reports from Sunday depict a shocking story regarding an Athens police officer who was dragged alongside a vehicle. The officer saw a driver driving recklessly down Preserve Drive. She then saw the vehicle crash into another car. One of the vehicles was smoking which led to the off...
Hamilton, Ga. - Harris County, GA, is a suburb of Columbus, Georgia, in the western part of the state bordering Alabama. It is a beautiful part of Georgia and a travel destination featuring Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain Wild Animal Safari, and the scenic hiking trails of Franklin D. Roosevel...
Dallas Ga. - Even amid these uncertain times, Paulding County officers are still stopping motorists and making arrests for DUI and other serious traffic infractions. With more and more Georgians out of work or working reduced hours or remotely, more people are functioning on schedules that are...
Marietta, Ga. - A driver is facing life-threatening injuries after a multi-vehicle wreck off of Interstate 75 in Cobb County. According to authorities, the injured driver was stopped on the interstate for an unknown reason. This led to multiple cars hitting his vehicle. The impact caused some of...
Sandy Springs, Ga. - A fatal wreck was reported yesterday in Sandy Springs. The wreck involved a pick-up truck and bicycle. Police reported that a man was riding his bicycle north on Glenridge Drive when he was struck from behind by a pick-up truck. The driver of the truck allegedly left the s...
McDonough Ga. - Deputies in Henry County are aggressive when it comes to DUI and traffic enforcement. At any given hour of the day, you are likely to find police officers on traffic patrol trying to catch speeders and DUI offenders. Many Henry County officers have specialized training in DUI ...
Smyrna, Ga. - Police were called to a business development park in Cobb County, after an anonymous caller phoned 911 to report a suspicious looking individual. When Smyrna Police arrived on the scene, the individual fled the scene in an SUV - striking one of the patrol cars as he left. Accordi...
Rome, Ga. - A fatal crash has been reported out of Rome this week. On Tuesday, authorities reported that a woman and her 18-year-old son were killed in a head-on accident. The woman's husband was also in the vehicle but has survived. He is currently at Floyd Medical Center in critical conditio...
Canton Ga. - When a person is charged with a DUI in Cherokee County, GA, it is a very serious matter. How a DUI case proceeds in Cherokee County ultimately is determined by whether the case originated within the city of Canton, Woodstock, Holly Springs, or unincorporated Cherokee County. Regar...
Kennesaw, Ga. - Authorities have handled an allegedly drunk man stumbling on a busy road in Kennesaw twice in the past week. The first time, police drove the man home. The second time which was this past Friday, they arrested him for violating the Shelter in Place order as well as Pedestrian Unde...
Monroe Ga. - Walton County, along with Newton County, constitute the Alcovy Judicial Circuit in the state of Georgia. A “judicial circuit” means that the two counties share court personnel, i.e., the Superior Court judges and district attorneys are the same for both counties and rotate between...
Smyrna, Ga. - Within the last week alone, Smyrna Police estimate that they have written somewhere between 50 to 100 citations along the East-West Connector. That particular road has a speed limit of 45 MPH. According to authorities, the average speeder stopped on the roadway is driving upwards...
Coweta County, Ga. - As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I often explain how routine traffic stops result in more serious criminal investigations. An example of this happened just last week in Coweta County. Officers pulled a driver over for speeding on Interstate-85 which resulted in a search of the man's...
How a DUI Case Proceeds in Coweta County Georgia: Even in these uncertain times, Coweta County law enforcement officers are still out arresting people for DUI. Typically, if you are arrested by a Coweta County Sheriff's Deputy or a State Trooper, your case will be set for a first court date, ...
According to reports out of Atlanta, a local woman was arrested this past Tuesday after she went to extreme measures to to leave the scene of an accident in Ansley Park. The woman is facing nine different charges. The incident report reflects that she stole a news van in order to leave the scene...
When a person is arrested for DUI in Roswell GA, their case will be set for arraignment in the Roswell Municipal Court. However, prior to arraignment, many things need to be done to protect your rights. Generally, when a person is charged with DUI, the arresting officer will take their license ...
Sandy Springs police clocked a motorcyclist traveling at 172 MPH on Georgia 400 last weekend. On April 11th, police reported that they were unable to catch up to him, and therefore, the motorcyclist succeeded in getting away from police. Sergeant Sal Ortega with the Sandy Springs Police Departme...
Authorities in Jonesboro have been searching for a driver who led Lovejoy police on a high speed police chase last week. When they pulled the vehicle over that matched the description as well as the plates of the truck last week, they discovered much more than just the suspected driver. The stop...
In Muscogee County, most police officers receive training in DUI detection and enforcement, but that is only part of what they do. They also respond to calls of domestic violence, theft, drug trafficking, etc. In addition to Muscogee County officers, the Georgia State Patrol has a significant p...
According to reports out of Cobb County, authorities are investigating a serious motorcycle accident that has resulted in the motorcyclist in critical condition at a local hospital. So far, police and investigators have released limited information regarding the wreck. Apparently, the motorcycl...
According to reports out of Monroe County, a 22-year-old father has been arrested and is facing several different charges including felony drug charges. Georgia State Troopers attempted to pull the driver over for not having a tag decal on his license plate. This led to a high-speed chase. The ...
An off-duty police officer is facing felony charges after being accused of almost running over another officer and then resisting his orders. According to reports, a supervisor-level officer was off-duty this past week when she allegedly refused to comply with another officer's traffic orders. S...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, many of my clients' cases have been postponed to later dates as a result of the current pandemic. The state of emergency and Shelter in Place order has also led to a Judicial Order being issued by the Georgia Supreme Court. You can view the official order here. Our Chie...
The City of Dunwoody which is located in Dekalb County has released it reports and statistics from crime last year - 2019. According to reports, there was an apparent drop in violent crime. However, officers gave out a significantly higher amount of citations and arrested more suspects. Violent ...
The fatal accident is still under investigation by authorities in Monroe County. According to officer's reports, all that is known right now is that the driver's tractor trailer overturned and ended up in a wooded area off of Interstate 75. Deputies responded early this morning to what appeared ...
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