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 we go into the New Year's Eve festivities, and as a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I would like to highlight some important advice regarding drinking and driving. The Georgia State Patrol along with other local law enforcement agencies are also preparing to handle any issues or crimes that might occur. ...
A driver has been reported dead after allegedly losing control of their vehicle on the Buford Spring Connector around 10:30 last night. There were some witnesses to the accident and they reported seeing the vehicle attempting to get off an exit and driving down an embankment. Typically serious ...
According to reports out of Clayton County, a suspect died and a police officer was injured after a chase on Christmas Day that ended in gunfire. Police stated that the suspect was flagged down after the plates of the vehicle were shown as belonging to a car that had been reported stolen. The su...
A couple reported a road rage incident to 911 in North Georgia this past month. According to the couple a man in an SUV pulled alongside of them and screamed outside of his window. He then pointed a handgun at them from his car. The man is currently in Forsyth County jail on a $55,460 bond for m...
According to the Georgia State Patrol, there were 14 fatalities on Georgia roadways during thee holiday period. Col. Mark W. McDonough with the Department of Public Safety released this statement: “We want everyone to drive sober, stay focused, obey the laws and enjoy this holiday season with fa...
According to reports out of Cobb, a local woman was struck and killed by an SUV as she was crossing a busy road. The fatal accident occurred yesterday evening and no charges have been filed as of right now. Anyone with information has been asked to call Cobb County authorities. As a Georgia DUI...
Earlier this week, a family had to bury their son after he was mysteriously hit and killed while walking on GA 400. The driver who hit him stayed at the crash. As of right now no charges have been filed and it is still unknown as to why the young man was walking on the interstate. If the driver...
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a Georgia officer after he allegedly shot a suspect who was leading a police chase through Clayton County. The suspect is in stable condition and has been arrested after multiple warrants have been released. Although the subject of the news st...
A school bus driver has been charged after a middle school student was hit by an SUV. Not many details have been released, but the driver allegedly neglected to alert the school bus lights as the child was crossing the street. The charges faced by the driver are unknown as of right now. As a Ge...
A man has been arrested in Cobb County after allegedly shooting a woman inside of her home as well as a teenager at the same house. He also allegedly led officers on a high speed chase and when he was finally stopped he fired rounds at the officers. He also attempted to resist arrest and fight t...
According to reports out of Alpharetta, two shoppers were injured after what police are deeming a “freak accident.” Fortunately, both people have been released from the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The incident occurred when a delivery truck cut a corner and hit a sign pole. The ...
Family and friends of a local Georgia attorney reported him missing after he did not come home or contact anyone after a night out in East Atlanta Village. Clayton County police identified the attorney after he was killed in a fatal crash. So far there are little details about the crash - office...
According to reports out of Middle Georgia, a former school bus driver has been convicted of vehicular homicide as a result of reckless driving. She was accused and convicted of losing control as she entered a curve on Forest Park Drive in Houston County. Six young students were thrown from the ...
A North Georgia man who ended up slamming into a police vehicle while attempting to flee his own arrest has been convicted and sentenced to fifteen years in prison. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I will expand on the law behind fleeing or attempting to elude the police as it was one of the offenses th...
According to reports out of Atlanta, an elderly man was critically injured after being hit by a vehicle off of Clairmont Road. As of right now, the driver who hit the pedestrian is not expecting any charges. But as a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I will outline the law behind serious injury by vehicle on ...
Two different police officers with the Atlanta Police Department are recovering from two separate crashes that occurred over the weekend. Both officers were responding to what were believed to be DUI related accidents. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I will outline the law behind serious injury by vehi...
According to reports out of North Fulton, a driver suffered from a road-rage incident at the hands of an angry driver. Police are still looking for the driver who reportedly threw objects at the victim's car and pulled out a gun. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I will outline the first offense that le...
A driver was killed on I-285 last weekend when a driver in the adjacent lane swerved to avoid an object in the roadway. This swerve caused a chain reaction crash which led to the fatal wreck. So far police said no charges have been filed against the driver of the Camry, but the crash remains un...
According to reports out of Cobb County, a teenager who was critically injured from a hit and run accident ended up dying this past week. Police have identified a local driver as the lead suspect in the fatal collision. As a Georgia DUI Attorney, I will outline the legal ramifications around th...
According to reports out of Butts County, a traffic stop for failing to maintain lane led to two arrests and the seizure of over 50 pounds of methamphetamine this past Monday. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I am beyond familiar with how a simple traffic violation can turn into a full-fledged investiga...
Anyone can be cited for a traffic citation in the State of Georgia. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I remind my readers that no one is immune from being charged with a DUI in Georgia - this goes for other offenses too. According to reports, a Georgia state trooper will be cited in a crash that blocked ...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I frequently cover stories that include serious traffic offenses. This past week, a state trooper was involved in a high speed chase that resulted in the officer's cruiser flipped over. The chase went through Cherokee County on I-575. In today's post I will outline the ...
According to reports off of I-75 this morning, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed. The accident resulted in four hours of road closures and gridlock into the city of Atlanta. So far very few details have been released regarding the fatal accident, but as a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I will...
A woman has been arrested after allegedly hitting an Atlanta police car while an officer was still inside of the vehicle. She has been accused of reckless driving, driving under the influence, and failure to maintain lane. The officer reported that he was parked on the median on Joseph E. Lowery...
According to reports off of Georgia 400, a man was threatened with a handgun by another driver after an act of aggressive driving last week. The road rage incident resulted from a driver weaving his vehicle in and out of lanes during a high traffic hour. The victim reported that, “He's swerving ...
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