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.
A Georgia woman has been arrested in Los Angeles for impersonating a law enforcement officer. She has been accused of targeting elderly people. She and another suspect told people that they had warrants out for their arrests and that they owed money. The two have been accused of collecting aroun...
A 17-year-old driver was shot this past week after he attempted to make a U-turn when he realized he was approaching a Georgia DUI Checkpoint in Clayton County. He fled the scene at a high rate of speed. At some point during the chase he came within inches of striking the deputy which was when t...
According to reports, Keith Bridge Road in Forsyth County was shut down today while authorities investigated a fatal head-on collision. Drivers were warned to avoid the area as police investigated the horrific scene. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I will outline how charges of driving under the influ...
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has reported that the ninth officer shooting has happen in Madison County. A suspect has been accused of shooting an officer during a police chase after he fled the scene of a traffic stop. The incident lasted multiple hours and the man brandished what officer...
A confusing story made headlines this past December. The story of how a young attorney in Atlanta went missing and was reported deceased days later. According to reports, he was cited for driving the wrong way down I-285 before his vehicle was struck head-on by another car in Clayton County. He ...
A local Georgia driver has been arrested after spitting on a police officer after he was pulled over for aggressive driving. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I will outline the offense of aggressive driving in today's post. The driver in the story above has been accused of instigating a road-rage incide...
According to reports out of Liberty County, a deadly crash occurred after a car theft. The suspects that have been accused of stealing a car fled police and ended up colliding with another vehicle head on. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I will cover the crime of fleeing or attempting to elude in Geor...
A local Georgia man was killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer in Union City this past week. According to reports, the collision occurred on South Fulton Parkway when a truck driver allegedly attempted to turn left as a car was traveling legally down the other lane. This led to a fiery cra...
Investigators are still investigating a crash that happened this past week. According to reports, a driver allegedly drove the wrong way down the northbound lanes of GA 400. Right now, authorities believe that alcohol or narcotics were involved in the error of direction. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer,...
A teenage driver has been arrested in relation to a very serious accident in Lilburn. He has been accused of stealing a car and taking it on a joyride with his friends. He has been accused of causing an accident as a result of his speeding and reckless driving. He appeared in court earlier this ...
A woman has been arrested after hitting a pedestrian who was crossing a road in Cobb County. According to reports, the driver allegedly hit the pedestrian and then fled the scene of the accident. The man died at the scene of the accident. Someone called the police and reported damage to the woma...
A traffic stop for a broken tail light in Gainesville resulted in gunshots fired by Hall County deputies. According to reports, the driver pulled over for local authorities. But shortly thereafter during the traffic stop, he allegedly put his vehicle in reverse and purposefully struck one of the...
A man local to Jackson County was sentenced this past week to some serious time in federal prison. He was convicted of sneaking large amounts of drugs and different types contraband into various state prisons in Georgia. The man pleaded guilty of possession with intent to distribute. However, as...
An inmate in Cobb County is now facing more charges after an alleged attack on a jailer while he was incarcerated. According to reports, the inmate attacked the jailer and is now facing charges of aggravated battery and felony obstruction. Obstruction is also known as resisting or attacking an o...
According to reports, a local high school teacher was arrested after being accused of bringing marijuana into Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. Drug possession is a commonly related crime to the offense of DUI in Georgia. Typically a traffic violation will lead to a deeper investigation ...
According to reports out of the City of Atlanta, a high speed police chase led to a crash and subsequently the suspect attempting to flee the scene on foot across I-75 near Northside Drive. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I will outline the law behind the crime that encompasses police chases. Fleeing ...
A truck driver from Mississippi has been arrested in relation to a fatal accident that killed a Georgia family of four in the state of Texas. The driver has been charged with criminally negligent homicide. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, however, I will cover the law as it is written and codified withi...
According to reports out of Carroll County, a woman was killed after hitting a school bus head on with her vehicle. She came around a curve on Ga. 113 but failed to maintain her lane and crossed the center line. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I will cover the offense of failure to maintain lane in the...
A professor of chemistry at a local Georgia college was the victim of hit and run during the holidays. He was hit by a vehicle in a parking lot of a shopping mall in Baltimore on his way north to visit family. The driver who hit him allegedly left the scene and is still being searched out by loc...
According to reports out of Cherokee County, a man and his son were arrested on aggressive driving charges after allegedly utilizing a siren and loudspeaker to demand other drivers to pull over and get out of their cars. Deputies responded to the 911 calls by locating the father and son and arre...
Police are still looking for the suspect driver who hit a bicyclist with their vehicle before leaving the scene of the accident. The victim stated recently to news outlets, “I got hit so hard (and) was in such a daze with such extensive injuries that I didn't even realize it was Christmas.” As ...
According to recent reports, a local man has been arrested after allegedly hitting a pedestrian, killing her, and then fleeing the scene. Upon arrival, officers located a female who appeared to have been struck by a vehicle and was deceased on scene. Witnesses reported that the woman flipped twi...
According to reports out of Loganville, a pedestrian was killed while crossing the street outside of a crosswalk. Even though no charges have been filed against the driver, as a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I will outline the law behind the offense that covers when a person has been killed by a vehicle i...
According to reports out of Atlanta, police are searching for a suspect who allegedly lit a firework and pointed it directly at an officer's vehicle. This happened at a street racing event earlier in December. When officers arrived at the scene, the suspect aimed the firework toward their cars. ...
A Cherokee County officer is on the mend after being seriously injured after a police chase resulted in a car accident. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I will outline the law behind serious injury by vehicle as the driver who was the subject of the chase is most likely facing several different charges...
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!
