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.
According to reports, Dominique Jones - also known as Lil Baby - was arrested last week on several different traffic violations. Police reported that a trooper saw Jones driving an orange Corvette when he failed to signal while changing lanes. Jones then began to weave in and out of lanes to avoi...
A woman from Glynn County is being charged with vehicular homicide, as well as other crimes after police discovered a dead teenager on Monday, February 4, 2019. Madisyn Culpepper, 21, is being charged in the death of 15-year-old Jacob Butts. He was a student at Glynn Academy. Police discovered h...
According to reports in SW Atlanta this morning, three individuals who tried to run away from police officers in a Dodge SUV ended up crashing into a MARTA bus. So far - police have not released any identities, but it has been released that the three individuals were suspects in a recent carjack...
According to reports, Laura Reese died in October of 2018 as a result of a car crash on I-20 in Douglas County. This week, Thomas Pastore, was indicted by a grand jury on charges of DUI, reckless driving, and vehicular homicide in Georgia relating to Reese's death. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I wil...
A few months ago, I wrote about 23-year-old, Neil Seiz, who was shot in the face on the way home from a baseball game in Cobb County. He ended up surviving, and according to police, the alleged shooter was arrested this past week. 18-year-old, Jaelin Quarles, was arrested over the weekend after ...
According to reports in DeKalb County, a school bus was hit this morning injuring four of the nine students who were on board. As of right now, the condition of the four injured students as well as any reports about charges are unknown. As a Georgia DUI Attorney, I will outline what might be a p...
Whenever there is a large event or big holiday weekend, I like to outline roadblocks or Georgia DUI Checkpoints. Checkpoints are locations where officers are stationed to check drivers for any signs of intoxication or impairment. The whole purpose is to deter drunk driving. As a Georgia DUI Law...
I wrote about Marvin Arnold's case a few days ago when he was arrested in Gwinnett County. What was unknown at the time of the initial reports was why Arnold was initially pulled over. According to the arresting officer, Arnold was driving with a “cellphone up to his face.” I frequently discuss ...
A Florida man from Miramar Beach is facing several charges after his Porche crashed into a Georgia woman's Mercedes. On Sunday, January 27, 2019, at around 7:30 p.m., a crash occurred in front of the Track Family Recreation Center. Forty-eight-year-old Scott Filippi was driving a black Porsche a...
According to reports, a GSP (Georgia State Patrol) trooper was hit by a vehicle early this morning on the Downtown Connector. The driver of the vehicle, Davianne Gray, was arrested for DUI in Georgia. Gray as well as as the three passengers in his SUV were taken to Grady Memorial Hospital in dow...
A Dillard City Police Chief was arrested for an alleged DUI in Georgia. According to reports, Jeremy Welch was pulled over by a Georgia State Trooper in Clayton County. The trooper reported that the vehicle smelled like alcohol, and that Welch admitted to consuming a 6-pack of Bud Light at least ...
Marvin Arnold has been accused of driving away from a routine traffic stop which resulted in a car accident. After Arnold crashed his car, he hid in a trash can outside of a stranger's home. Arnold is being accused of several different serious traffic violations including: Hit and Run in Geor...
Sometimes a traffic stop in Georgia can result in serious unrelated charges
Online insurance comparison marketplace, QuoteWizard, does an annual Best and Worst Drivers List. The list is compiled from millions of data points collected and analyzed by the Federal Highway Administration. So where was Georgia on the list? Georgia ranked Number 15 on the List of Worst Driver...
According to recent reports, a Forsyth County police officer left a traffic stop on Ga. 400 after the vehicle he pulled over was almost hit on the side of the interstate. You can watch the video here. The dash cam video shows the deputy running back to his car. From there, the driver of the veh...
Ashley Michelle Stansell, age 39, was involved in a crash after hitting a fire hydrant and a stop sign, causing her car to flip. The accident occurred on Thursday, January 17, 2019, in Marietta, Georgia on Powder Springs Street at the intersection with Griggs Street at around 12 PM that day. Stan...
Multiple drivers and passengers were seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash on I-75 late last night. The accident occurred in Clayton County when road conditions were arguably at the worst of the day. All southbound lanes of I-75 were closed for several hours. No citations have been issued ...
Two young men in Alpharetta have been accused by news outlets and police of turning Haynes Bridge Road into “their own personal NASCAR track.” Kenneth Menchio and Trevor Nelson were clocked going double the speed limit on Haynes Bridge Road during wet road conditions - including both rain and fo...
20-year-old UGA student, William Whitaker, was killed in an accident involving a tractor-trailer on I-20 last Thursday night. The crash shut down a stretch of I-20 for ten hours. The truck driver is facing several charges including improper lane change, following too closely and vehicular homici...
Gabriel Cammon, a 20 year old man, was arrested in connection with a fatal hit and run accident in Cobb County that occurred last Thursday. Police in Smyrna have been on the lookout since then for an individual apparently matching Cammon's description as well as a vehicle matching the description...
A police chase in December resulted in a police conducted PIT Maneuver and a crash into a pole in Fulton County. According to reports, the suspect in that case, Emmitt Daniels, fled the scene but was later apprehended by police. He was charged with theft crimes, aggravated assault against an offi...
Clayton County experienced a terrible car crash involving 8 different vehicles resulting in serious injuries of three people and the death of a 2-year-old girl. There is still an ongoing investigation, but as of right now, no one has been arrested concerning the accident. Even if no one is found...
A 40-year-old man from Barrow County was involved in a wreck at around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2018. The accident occurred on Georgia 316 at Hurricane Trail Road in Gwinnett County. Based on law enforcement reports, it seems the driver was operating his gold Chevy Malibu while heading ...
The most recent fatal police shooting in Atlanta has reignited a heated debate over whether or not officers should fire their weapons at fleeing suspects in vehicles. The most recent shooting occurred at a Shell station near the intersection of Whitehall and McDaniel in Downtown Atlanta. Accordi...
Mark Antunez was accused of felony drug possession of methamphetamine and another schedule IV substance. However, according to reports, as he was being arrested police reported that Antunez grabbed an officer's taser and used it against the officer. This added another charge to Antunez's list of ...
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