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 woman was driving down Tommy Lee Cook Road when she lost control of her vehicle and allegedly went off of the road around a curve in Coweta County. It is believed that the vehicle went off the road and down into an embankment and hit a tree. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene of the ac...
Juan Marquez has been arrested and charged with reckless driving and vehicular homicide in Georgia. Marquez has been accused of causing a wreck off of I-85 in Coweta County that allegedly resulted in the death of Jessica Jose. According to reports, Marquez's vehicle was hit with rocks from a sem...
When Georgia law enforcement are hunting for intoxicated drivers, one of the main reasons police officers cite for the initial stop of a vehicle is that a driver illegally passed another vehicle. In many cases, this is simply a pretext for looking for something more. Understanding Georgia's roadw...
According to reports, a Cobb County mother allegedly filled her son's sippy cup with alcohol sneaked it into a local theater and got drunk during a Friday afternoon movie while with her child. The woman has been accused of drinking the alcoholic beverage and taking a central nervous system depre...
An unidentified man was hit by a car and killed last night in Union City. His body was discovered on an exit ramp off of I-85. As of right now, authorities are saying it could have been the result of one vehicle or many vehicles. No one stayed at the scene of the crime. Investigations have been ...
After an extensive investigation, authorities have arrested Omari Young in connection with the alleged hit and run in DeKalb County this past February that resulted in the death of Anthony Lingoes. According to reports, a vehicle hit and killed Lingoes as he was walking away from the Trackside Ta...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I answer questions like this all the time. Unfortunately, with the different types of limited permits, and ill-informed officers, people get really confused about how long they actually have to file the appeal of their license suspension. Georgia DUI Laws are not only com...
A local Atlanta woman has been arrested on the following charges: DUI in Georgia Serious Injury by Vehicle in Georgia Reckless Driving in Georgia Following Too Closely in Georgia According to reports, the woman was driving on Midway Road when she hit another vehicle at a red light. She e...
Yesterday afternoon, a police officer attempted a routine traffic stop of a vehicle in Hall County for speeding in Georgia. The incident happened near Friendship Road, and once the car pulled over, two men ran from the scene. Police originally believed that the men had hijacked the car from the ...
Most people do not set out for the night with an intent to drive while intoxicated. This is especially true for people who are on a new medication and did not realize the type of side effects that could happen. Many prescription drugs have serious side effects, many of which can greatly affect yo...
Two drivers have been shot in two different and unrelated road-rage incidents in Cobb County. The two shootings happened within an hour of the other, and so far no suspects have been identified in either case. Both drivers are suffering from some serious injuries, and police are urging anyone wi...
Cobb County police are looking for the driver of a car who has been accused of striking Kevin Scholfield last night on Pete Shaw Road. Scholfield was taken to Kennestone with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle left the scene, and unfortunately, Scholfield was un...
Monica Smith has been arrested for leading police on a high-speed chase through Carroll County. Smith has been accused of driving while being under the influence of methamphetamine with her 5-year-old daughter unrestrained on the floorboard of the vehicle. When pulled over, Smith initially prese...
Greg Taylor from Athens allegedly drove 120 MPH during a police chase on Friday in Clarke County. According to authorities, he is also wanted on several warrants out of Oglethorpe County. Taylor was able to get away from the police during the high-speed chase. However, his vehicle was later loca...
Most of the time an initial traffic stop is what leads to an officer investigating the driver for DUI in Georgia. Without an actual basis for a traffic stop, the state of Georgia cannot prove the DUI case against the accused person. Common traffic violations related to Georgia DUI include: F...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I'm used to the worst case scenarios. This past weekend, Joseph Jeannick Moore was allegedly attempting to flee a traffic stop by driving his vehicle at two police officers in Henry County. They had attempted to pull him over on I-75, but their attempt failed. When Moor...
A person charged with a Georgia DUI will face many different penalties, including: Jail time, High fines, DUI Risk Reduction or Addiction classes, Driver's license suspension, and Installation of Ignition Interlock Device. You will also be required to complete community service as a pa...
According to authorities in Newton County, Georgia State Patrol Troopers pulled a car over on I-20 for illegal window tint and ended up discovering over $80,000 in marijuana. The officers made a routine traffic stop and identified the driver as Allen Harris. One of the troopers observed two lar...
Jameria Alexander has been arrested on several different charges in Coweta County including: Fleeing or Attempting to Eluding Police in Georgia Reckless Driving in Georgia Violating Child Safety Seat Laws in Georgia According to reports, Alexander was driving 88 miles per hour on I-85 S...
As a Georgia DUI Attorney, I find the following story most interesting. According to reports, Atlanta Police Sergeant, Paul Sparwarth was improperly arrested for DUI in Georgia in 2017. In August of last year, Sparwarth called 911 after witnessing some teenagers exhibiting what he described as s...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, stories that end like the following are devastating to me. This past Saturday night, a high-speed police chase resulted in the death of a local police chief and an elderly bystander. The accused driver involved in the case is facing charges of: DUI in Georgia Fleeing...
Atlanta Police Officers responded to calls reporting that a pedestrian had been hit by a car off of Moreland Avenue. When officers arrived to the scene, they found her body. Unfortunately, there was no description of the vehicle that was allegedly involved, and no other details have been released...
A vehicle hit three different pedestrians and a cop car during a police chase this morning in Clayton County. All three individuals suffered injuries - however, fortunately, none were life-threatening. Clayton County Police Department reported that the incident took place at the intersection of...
In June 2018, a Georgia woman was arrested and charged for driving too fast for conditions and driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs. Amanda Holsomback was driving north on Boll Weevil Road when she rounded a left curve just as a group of three children on an off-road vehicle were turning ar...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I try to mention just how severe Georgia DUI Penalties are as often as I can. This is because there is no such thing as a Georgia DUI Expungementif you have been convicted of DUI in Georgia. Again -Â there is no way to remove a DUI conviction from your record in Georgia. ...
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