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
A man has been seriously injured and hospitalized as a result of being run off the road by another driver. According to reports, a driver was run off the side of Ga. 316. The victim stated that he saw headlights in his rear-view mirror and figured that the driver was just going to pass his car....
According to reports out of South West Atlanta, a pedestrian was hit and killed off of Campbellton Road. When officers responded, a body was found on the ground. The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scenes, and it is unclear whether or not the driver will be facing charges. If, however, the ...
The city of Chamblee just released that their City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that eliminates the possibility of jail time as well as reduces the fine for possessing one ounce or less of marijuana. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I have seen this occur in several different jurisdictions in...
According to reports out of Cobb County, a McDonough man is facing serious charges such as: Vehicular Homicide in Georgia Failure to Maintain Lane in Georgia Reckless Driving in Georgia Most people associate vehicular homicide with the offense of DUI in Georgia. However, there are many di...
As of right now, no charges have been filed in the following situation. However, charges typically come after a thorough investigation by police officers and investigators. According to reports out of DeKalb County, a tractor trailer crashed into a median on I-285 W causing some serious delays in...
According to reports out of Muscogee County, a 22-year-old man pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of an accident in Georgia this past week. William Cross was accused and convicted of causing a crash that killed baseball coach, David Pollard. The incident occurred in 2016....
According to Alpharetta Police, two teenagers reached speeds of 118 MPH on Ga. 400 near Old Milton Parkway. Both young drivers are facing charges of speeding, racing, and reckless driving in Georgia. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I will outline the law behind racing in today's post. Racing in Georg...
Clayton County police had a complicated case to deal with this past week. According to authorities, a car that was reported stolen from the victim of a recent homicide in Jonesboro was involved in a serious crash. The driver is facing 13 charges after crossing a median and driving into oncoming ...
According to reports out of Dalton, a motorcyclist was killed after a serious accident on Walnut avenue. The accident involved two other vehicles that all collided at an intersection. As of right now, the investigation is still ongoing, but authorities say that charges have been filed. As a Geo...
Very few details have been released regarding a big accident involving multiple cars and a MARTA bus that occurred at the intersection of Delowe Drive and Campbellton Road. As of right now, multiple people - drivers and passengers included are complaining of injury as a result of the accident. ...
Police in Gwinnett County are searching for a driver who is responsible for backing into a pedestrian at a gas station and driving away from the scene. According to reports, the woman suffered very serious injuries. Her collarbone was broken in four different places and suffered a large gash on ...
Authorities are still investigating the scene and the cause of a fatal wreck involving a high school student this past week. According to reports, 14-year-old Jermaine Wallace was hit by a car before school on Friday morning on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway. The driver remained at the scene accor...
Cristina Cruz made headlines last year when she and her family were accused of fighting Lilburn police during a domestic incident. Cruz decided to take her case to trial. She was convicted this past July of removing a weapon from a public officer, aggravated assault on a peace officer, and felon...
According to reports out of DeKalb County, the Assistant Police Chief of the Clarkston Police Department has officially resigned this past week. Thadius Brown resigned after being arrested for driving under the influence in Henry County. He has worked for the Clarkston Police Department for over...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, the majority of the cases that I handle include traffic violations and charges of DUI in Georgia. However, not every case involves a traffic violation. Sometimes people are arrested for driving under the influence as the result of a roadblock. Roadblocks are common throu...
Cobb County police were called to the scene of an accident early this past Saturday morning. According to reports, a father and son were ejected from their pickup truck after crashing on I-575. They were allegedly towing a homemade flatbed trailer behind the truck. As of right now, officers beli...
DeKalb County authorities arrested a woman today after she allegedly repeatedly rammed her vehicle into a police cruiser. Officers reported that they attempted to stop the driver because the vehicle she was driving was related to a prior hit and run accident. When officers tried to pull her over...
According to reports out of South Fulton, a woman riding a motorcycle was killed after a collision with a semi-truck. As of right now, the investigation has revealed that the young woman allegedly ran a red light which led to the collision. A police officer witnessed the accident and told the ne...
Two drivers have been arrested in Alpharetta after police allege that they were clocked on a laser going 111 miles per hour on Haynes Bridge Road. The two men state that they were not racing, but they both admit to the speeding charges. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I handle all types of traffic viol...
According to reports out of Stone Mountain, an incident involving an undercover patrol car and a vehicle suspected of drug activity started during rush hour on Tuesday. The officers attempted to pull the car over after an improper stop at a stop sign. However, after the car only came to a partia...
According to reports out of Cartersville, a driver has been arrested for passing a stopped school bus and almost hitting a 15-year-old student who was attempting to cross the road to get to the bus. The bus driver stated that the caution lights and stop arm were activated. The bus driver saw the...
A horrifying street racing collision that was reported in April of this year now has yet another defendant. Police arrested Xavier Flores on charges of reckless driving, two counts of vehicular homicide, two counts of hit and run, and racing. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I handle many different type...
According to reports out of Rabun County, a woman was seriously injured when she was swimming in Lake Burton this past week. Kathlyn Pattillo, a 29-year-old woman, was swimming when a passing boat hit her and then sped off. Doctors believe that the boat's propeller was what caused her body the m...
DeMarvin Bennett, a man who has recently made headlines after being accused of killing a prominent businessman in a pharmacy parking lot in Hall County, has made headlines again this week. According to officers, Bennett was charged with yet another crime earlier this month after allegedly “refus...
Reports out of Cobb County dictate yet another fatal hit and run. According to reports from this past weekend, a pedestrian identified as Corie Bethea was hit by a vehicle. The driver hit him and kept going fleeing the scene. As a Georgia DUI Attorney, I will outline the law behind hit and run i...
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