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.Â
Cobb County police are still investigating a fatal crash involving an overturned car. According to investigations, the wreck occurred on Riverside Parkway. As of right now, no details have been released. It is unclear whether charges will be filed. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I will outline the la...
Serious injuries were reported after what has been described as a chain reaction crash. According to reports out of Cobb County, two drivers had pulled over on the side of Cobb Parkway after getting into a minor accident. Shortly after pulling to the side a pickup truck slammed into one of the v...
According to reports, a Georgia truck driver was arrested in Indiana by police after officials found methamphetamine and alcohol in his vehicle. He was arrested for driving under the influence along with drug possession and several different traffic violations. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I will o...
According to reports, a driver has been arrested in Forsyth County this past week after allegedly driving 126 MPH on Georgia 400. The story has made headlines because of what occurred during the traffic stop. The driver seems to comply with officers when he is initially pulled over but after bei...
According to reports out of Cedar Groves, Ohio, a former Georgia high school football standout who now plays for Eastern Kentucky has been arrested on nine different charges after he allegedly body slammed a police officer during an encounter. The incident began with a 911 call when an employee ...
According to reports out of Hall County, a murder suspect has now been charged with committing more crimes. The male suspect was indicted on more charges of terroristic threats and obstruction of an officer. This is an extreme example of obstruction, however, as a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I handle ca...
According to reports out of Peachtree City, a shopper outside of a local retail store helped stop a suspect who was attempting to flee from police. The shopper shoved his shopping cart at the suspect as the suspect was running from officers on foot. The cart collided with the suspect, and police...
According to reports out of Cobb County, two men were struck by a vehicle while crossing a road. Investigators have released that the incident occurred just before 8:00 pm last night but that it is unclear whether or not they were in the crosswalk at the time of the collision. It is also unclear...
A woman has been arrested in Atlanta on I-20 West for aggravated assault and aggressive driving. She allegedly shot at another driver during a road rage incident. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, there are many offenses allegedly committed by the driver in the story above. Other than the serious felonie...
A deputy in Madison County was arrested this past weekend. According to reports, the officer was off duty and was pulled over for a minor traffic violation. This led to a further investigation and a search of his vehicle. Officers discovered methamphetamine within the car which led to his immedi...
According to reports out of Los Angeles, the famous comedian Orson Bean was hit by a vehicle this past week and killed. The incident is still being investigated. He was allegedly walking through a neighborhood when he was clipped by a vehicle and then hit by a second vehicle. Even though this i...
According to reports out of South Carolina, the deputy who wrongly accused a quarterback for Georgia Southern of possessing cocaine has resigned. The story made national headlines as the deputy accused the athlete of possessing cocaine during a traffic stop. He stated that the white substance on...
A driver has pleaded guilty this past week to a hit and run crash that resulted in the serious injury of a Sandy Springs police officer. According to reports, the driver has received a two year prison sentenced to be followed by eight years of probation. This incident occurred last year in June....
According to reports out of the City of Atlanta, a police officer was bitten and dragged by a car after a routine traffic stop for a minor traffic violation. The driver allegedly pulled over and complied to begin with but then bit the officer's arm. The driver then attempted to drive away quickl...
A local driver has been charged with some serious offenses after allegedly causing an accident involving her vehicle as well as two tractor trailers on I-85 in Gwinnett County. She is facing charges of: Homicide by Vehicle in Georgia Failure to Maintain Lane in Georgia Too Fast for Conditio...
A commissioner in Spalding County was arrested earlier today after a SWAT standoff with deputies in a local senior living community. According to reports, the SWAT team was assembled after reports of shots being fired from one of the homes. Police showed up and it resulted in the arrest of the c...
A North Georgia driver was arrested in connection to a fatal hit and run crash that occurred earlier this morning. According to reports of the accident, officers responded to the scene around 6:50 AM this morning. The teenage victim was found at the scene. She was taken to a nearby hospital but ...
According to reports out of Monroe County, a driver attempted to escape an arrest after leading police on a chase that reached upwards of 120 MPH. He was arrested after crashing into several police vehicles. He allegedly told deputies that he initiated the chase “because he was scared of law enf...
A large explosion resulting from a fatal accident in Gwinnett County off of I-85 last week made national headlines. According to reports, a fuel tanker was transporting 7,500 gallons of gasoline and 1,000 gallons of diesel when it collided with a car that was stopped in the second from right lane...
According to reports out of Jackson County, a man has been arrested after police have accused him of driving under the influence of drugs with two of his children in the car. The initial traffic stop led to a search of the vehicle which led to the discovery of methamphetamine, marijuana, oxycodo...
According to reports out of Sandy Springs, the Ga. 400 N was shut down for almost three hours this past week when a person was hit on the interstate. Police have stated that a driver reportedly got out of his vehicle when he was involved in a minor car accident. He then attempted to cross the ro...
According to reports out of Cobb County, a chain-reaction crash occurred last night on I-75. The crash happened when the driver of the first car allegedly failed to slow for stopped traffic. Traffic was reported as heavy in the area. All of the drivers and passengers were taken to WellStar Kenne...
A local driver in Gwinnett County has been arrested for multiple charges. These charges include aggravated assault against a law enforcement as well as felony obstruction. The incident leading to his arrest occurred this past weekend at a local establishment on Jimmy Carter Boulevard. Authoritie...
Two men were reported dead last week after a wreck in southeast Atlanta. The wreck occurred as a result of high speed chase involving United States Marshals. The federal officers attempted to execute an arrest warrant for homicide, robbery, and aggravated assault at a residence nearby. When they...
According to reports out of Snellville, a former DeKalb County deputy has been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence in Georgia. Officers responded to an accident that had been reported early Monday morning. Authorities who arrived at the scene determined that the former deputy was ...
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