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
An unidentified Georgia man was shot by an Atlanta Police Officer after allegedly fleeing the scene after the officer attempted to flag him down. According to reports, a gunfight occurred outside a strip club in SW Atlanta. Officers were called to the scene. The unidentified man fled the scene wh...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I wrote about a man who has been accused both DUI in Georgia and of stealing an ambulance in Clarke County last week. According to reports out of Cobb County, there was also an incident of ambulance theft. William Chastain allegedly stole an ambulance from outside of Ken...
One child is now dead and another remains in serious condition after a motor vehicle crash that occurred in North Georgia on Saturday, March 23. The accident occurred around 3 p.m. on I-85 in Banks County, Georgia, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Two vehicles were stopped on I-85 because ...
Georgia DUI Laws are very complicated. In fact, the majority of Georgians are unaware that we have some of the strictest DUI laws in the country. Most people think of DUI as driving under the influence of alcohol. However, our DUI Laws aren't limited to alcohol. Drivers can be arrested for DUI f...
David Davis has been accused of causing the death of motorcyclist, Loyd Ash, as a result of a crash involving his homemade trailer. According to reports, he turned left in front of Ash's motorcycle and allegedly hit him with his trailer. Davis was arrested on charges of vehicular homicide as we...
According to reports out of Cobb County, Smyrna police attempted to pull over 23-year-old Javon Ridgley after he allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign. The man attempted to speed away from the officers and then hopped out of the moving vehicle and ran away from the scene on foot. One of the of...
A man in Clarke County has been accused of DUI and reckless driving in Georgia amongst other charges after being accused of stealing an ambulance from a hospital in the middle of the night, abandoning the vehicle, and breaking into a nearby pharmacy. According to reports, a video has been obtain...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I get asked questions about subsequent charges of DUI in Georgia quite often. The answer is not positive - a second DUI in Georgia can be a very serious problem. Georgia DUI Penalties are severe with the very first conviction. When facing a second conviction, the penalt...
According to reports out of a high school in Hall County, six girls got in a fight after class for what is still being reported as an unknown reason. The police were called to break it up. The fight resulted in both a school administrator and a deputy being hit by two of the six girls. All six o...
The consequences are more severe when a Georgia police officer is charged with DUI
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I would like to spend today's post describing some of the most useful Georgia DUI Defenses. The list of five defenses below depend on different parts of a DUI arrest. Defending against the initial traffic stop: The majority of DUI arrests begin with a routine traffic st...
Joe Clark, a 45-year-old man, attempted to flee police this past Tuesday evening. According to reports, Clark hit one of the officers involved in the attempted stop and pinned the officer between a van and a patrol car. That was the beginning of the chase. The chase ended in Clark crashing his v...
Manuel Martinez has been accused of hitting and killing a construction worker on Ga. 120 in Paulding County. According to reports, Martinez was driving westbound on the highway when he approached the construction workers and their trailer. There was a light flashing to signal drivers to shift lan...
According to reports out of Lumpkin County, a deputy fired shots at a suspected female burglar after she attempted to flee the scene and allegedly ran over the officer's foot. The officer responded to a 911 call in Dahlonega and discovered Valerie Barron breaking into the evidence. She then resi...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I frequently emphasize how much riskier it is during certain holidays to get arrested for an alcohol-related offense. Holidays such as New Year's Eve, Cinco de Mayo, and especially today - St. Patrick's Day. St. Patrick's Day originally started as a cultural and religiou...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I typically write my posts centered around up to date DUI news in the state of Georgia. We have some of the strictest DUI laws in the country. However, I will also write about scenarios where DUI related offenses in Georgia. Alphonso Rikard, a 30-year-old man from Dougla...
A school bus driver in Bartow County stands accused of driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs, according to local authorities. Sharon Fisher was allegedly swerving on Red Top Mountain Road at around 2 p.m., Monday, March 11, 2019. According to witnesses who saw her driving, she nearly hit mu...
A judge in Clayton County set bond at $100,000 for Randal Delaneo Holsey Jr. during a preliminary hearing this past week. Holsey, a 19-year-old, has been accused of causing a multi-vehicle wreck that sent three individuals to a local hospital with critical injuries as well as causing the death of...
Reports out of Bartow County allege that Sharon Fisher was on her way to pick up children on her school bus route when she failed to maintain her lane and was pulled over by Emerson police. According to the reports, Fisher's bus was swerving back and forth almost hitting several cars. Arresting ...
Last year, Kaitlin Hunt and her 3-month-old baby came to stay with relatives in Georgia when Hurricane Irma threatened their home. Within the first hours of her visit in Georgia, Hunt was holding her baby as she and a friend attempted to cross Arnold mIll Road. The three of them were struck by a...
A Georgia man is facing twelve difference charges after allegedly attempting to run a Cobb County officer over with his vehicle. Rasheed Jakes ended up hitting the officer's car instead of the officer which escalated the initial traffic stop. According to reports, officers pulled him over after ...
At the end of last month, a young woman, Danna Rodriguez, was hit by several unknown vehicles and killed early in the morning on February 27th. According to reports, she was hit by several cars on I-285. Police are still searching and looking for the multiple suspects that allegedly left her to ...
Evelin Vasquez has been arrested after several businesses in Gwinnett County accused her of lying to them and saying that she was a police officer to get out of paying for services. A Norcross hair salon, a taxi driver, and a jeweler all accused Vasquez of claiming that she was a law enforcement...
A Georgia police officer considered to be an "expert" in DUI charges was himself arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). Officer Kevin Yarborough, age 38, of the Glynn County Police Department, was arrested Monday, March 4, 2019. He was arrested by Georgia State Trooper Sgt. 1st Class Cha...
Justin Robinson was arrested on charges of kidnapping, motor vehicle theft, failure to maintain lane, giving a false name to a law enforcement officer, driving without a valid license, methamphetamine possession and open container. This slew of charges occurred after he was accused of stealing a...
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!
