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.
What started as a routine traffic stop for having no insurance turned into a felony police chase with five children in the car. Kevin Roberts was pulled over for having no insurance. After police discovered that there were five unrestrained children in the car, Roberts took off onto I-20. Office...
According to reports out of Cherokee County, a routine traffic stop for a driver's alleged failure to maintain his lane resulted in numerous felony charges as well as four arrests. Police attempted to pull Richard Lindsey over when he failed to maintain his lane. This allegedly resulted in a bag...
Police in Cobb County experienced a horrible scene this past week after a crash Monday morning resulted in a fatality on I-20. According to the investigation so far, a man riding a motorcycle rear-ended a tractor trailer and then pulled into the left emergency lane. He then was struck by several...
As reported in the Fulton County Daily Report, the City of Chamblee is considering changing the way they enforce marijuana possession in Georgia. The City of Atlanta and City of Clarkston have already enacted similar ordinances that have changed the maximum consequence to a fine, rather than hav...
The Georgia Department of Public Safety confirmed on Saturday that officials are investigating a ransomware attack discovered Friday morning within the agency's computer system. “Protocols are in place and have been activated for an event like this,” reported their spokesperson. However, the re...
Tamika Bailey, age 28, stands charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and two counts of child endangerment. The charges stem from an incident that occurred Friday, July 19, 2019. Law enforcement officers were first made aware of Bailey's actions after a witness called in to rep...
A driver in Johns Creek was pulled over for a seatbelt violation. According to reports, the driver was Paul Matas, and he initially refused to stop when officers pulled behind him. When he eventually was blocked in by officers, he had no choice but to stop his vehicle. He then screamed from his w...
According to reports out of Dunwoody, there was an undercover operation that took place this past week. The purpose of the operation was to identify local businesses that sell alcohol to underage patrons. Four out of the thirteen businesses that were targeted sold alcohol to minors. This operati...
Marietta police arrested a man and a woman for many different charges including theft by receiving stolen property, drug possession, and fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer. Authorities were made aware of a stolen vehicle being driven on Austell Road. They attempted to pull the drive...
A mother from Atlanta has been arrested in South Carolina for allegedly driving drunk with her two children riding along in the vehicle with her. DUI in Georgia is treated seriously. Georgia DUI Penalties are exacerbated when there are children involved. In these cases a DUI prosecutor and judge...
An 8-year-old boy riding a bicycle was hit by a car on a rural road in Spalding County this past week. Reports show that the driver of the vehicle isn't facing any criminal charges, and that the boy's injuries were not life-threatening. However, as a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I have seen these situati...
A Cobb County man has been arrested after kidnapping his own 5-year-old son from his wife who has a temporary protective order out against him. According to reports, Quantavious Carrol, 27, is facing 10 charges after the Thursday chase which ended with his arrest. He is facing charges of kidnapp...
An off-duty Georgia law enforcement officer finds himself on the other side of the law after allegedly driving on to a sidewalk and hitting a pedestrian. He was also allegedly under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident. DeKalb County police detective Justin Hamilton was the off-dut...
An accident resulted in two people being rushed to a hospital in Cobb County earlier this week. Reports show that a truck stalled on I-75 N when another vehicle crashed into the back of it. The two people in the truck are currently suffering from life-threatening injuries. As a Georgia DUI Lawye...
A horrible accident made local headlines this morning when a woman was arrested for DUI and vehicular homicide. According to reports, a woman driving a sedan hit a young man riding a bicycle on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. The woman was taken into custody, and the man was pronounced dead at th...
A story out of Alabama made national headlines this morning, after a woman attempted to shoot another driver this past weekend during a road rage incident. In her attempt to shoot a driver she instead shot her own husband in the head. She has been charged with a slew of violent felonies and is b...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I hear many misconceptions about DUI in Georgia on a regular basis. Georgia DUI Laws are complicated, and most people hear the wrong information from other drivers, from the internet, or even worse - from other lawyers. My goal in today's post is to clear up some of thes...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I wrote about a horrific accident in Carroll County this past week. The accident was a hit and run accident in Georgia. It resulted in the striking of a pedestrian as he crossed a busy road. According to reports, the victim may never be able to use his left leg again. Do...
Cristina Cruz, the wife of a local minister in Gwinnett County, has been convicted of several serious charges resulting from a situation that occurred last spring. Reports showed that Cruz and her family were engaged in a physical fight for personal reasons. This fight spread between family memb...
A woman from Kennesaw, Georgia pled guilty to DUI charges and will spend 15 days in jail as a result. The remainder of her sentence will be served out while on probation. The incident occurred in 2018 when Kellie Ann Hutcheson was driving her SUV into oncoming traffic in Kennesaw, GA. When poli...
Reports out of Carroll County show that authorities have identified a possible suspect in a hit and run case that resulted in the serious injury of a pedestrian. The pedestrian is currently in a medically-induced coma in an intensive care unit at a local hospital. So far the name of the suspect ...
According to reports out of South Carolina, a Georgia man threw a girl from his car when he attempted to flee police. A deputy in Richland County discovered the man's car in a vacant parking lot on 3 a.m. on Sunday morning. When the officer approached the car, he saw two people in the car. The m...
According to reports out of Cobb County, a driver has been accused of not only driving under the influence but of also causing a wreck that resulted in the death of another driver on I-20. The incident happened early Sunday morning. Both drivers were taken to the hospital - however, unfortunatel...
Reports out of Gwinnett County are not looking good as numbers came in over the past year of the amount of hands free violation tickets was released. According to authorities, over 5,300 citations for hands free violations were written by officers in the county. Moreover, the Georgia State Patro...
According to reports out of Atlanta, two Atlanta police officers were attacked by a man after they responded to an accident on Saturday night. Two officers responded to the scene of a single-vehicle accident when they discovered the driver alone with a bloody head wound. The man then lunged at t...
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