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 a Cobb County officer's dash cam video from last month, Carl Stroud has been identified as allegedly jumping out of his moving pick-up truck on South Cobb Drive. Stroud had been accused of stealing over $200 worth of beer, steaks, and hot dogs from a nearby grocery store. As a resu...
Alhagi Jagne is facing more than twelve different charges according to reports out of Cobb County. Officers attempted to pull Jagne over while he was driving on South Cobb Drive this past Thursday afternoon. He was allegedly driving on a suspended license and decided to flee from officers during ...
A charge of driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol is a serious charge in Georgia, and can be a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the facts. Defending your case is incredibly important to protecting your rights and ultimately your freedoms. In certain cases, improperly obtained ...
Most people who are arrested for DUI in Georgia make the assumption that they are immediately deemed guilty and have no other options. This is not the truth. If arrested for DUI in Georgia, your best defense starts with a Georgia DUI Attorney. Georgia DUI Laws are complicated, however, a Georgia ...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I handle a lot of different types of traffic violations as well. A very common traffic violation is fleeing or attempting to elude police in Georgia. This is usually because drivers panic when they see police lights behind them. A recent story broke headlines when a moto...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I have helped many clients with DUI cases that involve obstruction in Georgia. In today's post I will focus on the criminal offense of obstruction in Georgia as it goes hand in hand with DUI in Georgia. It tends to happen because of the amount of high emotion involved w...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I understand just how confusing Georgia DUI Laws can be to someone who is facing their first DUI in Georgia. Many times, people who have been charged with DUI in Georgia have incorrect information regarding the potential suspension of their Georgia Driver's License. Tha...
Just as with DUI in Georgia, DUI Marijuana in Georgia is on the rise. Other states have legalized both recreational and medical marijuana, but Georgia has not. We have very strict laws on marijuana in Georgia. And Georgia police are becoming increasingly more concerned about stoned drivers endang...
As a Georgia DUI Attorney, I wrote a post yesterday about an unfortunate story involving a teenager charged with Georgia Underage DUI amongst other significant charges. In today's post, I will focus on what happens when someone is under the legal drinking age and is charged with a DUI in Georgia...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I have received a lot of calls lately from people with questions about their probation sentences in Georgia. A lot of times people will take the option of probation after being convicted of DUI in Georgia. After that, they don't really understand what they are facing and ...
According to reports, Robert Thien-An Huynh hit a 16-year-old girl with his car as she was walking along a road in Henry County last June. Since then, Huynh has pleaded guilty to felony hit and run and tampering with evidence. After hitting the girl, he drove home and scrubbed every part of his...
According to reports in Spalding County, Georgia State Patrol trooper, Christopher McEntyre, stumbled into a couple's yard drunk and attempted to enter one of their cars. McEntyre, who was off duty at the time of his arrest, allegedly got his truck stuck on some nearby train tracks and wandered ...
Andrew Wiemann pleaded guilty yesterday to one count of reckless driving and two counts of first degree vehicular homicide in Georgia. In July of last year, Wiemann caused a crash that killed both Thomas and Pamela Mayo in Coweta County. According to the reports, the Mayos were attempting to tu...
Yesterday I wrote about breath and blood tests in Georgia DUI Cases and the Georgia DUI Defenses that can apply. There are other tests involved in a DUI investigation in Georgia including Georgia Field Sobriety Tests. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I will outline the standard field sobriety tests use...
Most drivers that have been investigated and arrested for DUI in Georgia believe that they are automatically guilty if they have tested over the legal limit for alcohol. This is not always the truth, and a Georgia DUI Lawyer can defend your case and work on successfully getting you the best case ...
Steven Lawless was pulled over by Gainesville police for alleged violation of the new “hands free driving” law. The traffic stop led to much more than Lawless apparently holding his phone. Lawless was ultimately arrested on both drug and weapons charges after the traffic stop. According to the r...
Two police officers in Georgia were fired on July 26, 2018, after footage from their body cameras showed them using a coin flip app to decide whether they would arrest a woman. The woman, Sarah Webb, was originally pulled over for a traffic stop. Sometimes police officers abuse their power. In s...
Georgia DUI Laws are confusing and as a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I will outline some of the misunderstandings in today's post. These misunderstandings and misconceptions about Georgia DUI are all the more reason to hire experienced and successful representation for your DUI in Georgia. (1) I can driv...
Ezra Black, a detention deputy for Rockdale County, was arrested for smuggling cocaine into the Rockdale County jail this week. He has been accused of abusing his position of power and is facing a good number of charges including crossing the guard line, possession of cocaine with intent to dist...
Georgia DUI Penalties are very harsh. There are penalties that come along with merely being arrested for DUI as well as being convicted of DUI. In fact, Georgia has some of the harshest laws when it comes to driving under the influence. A conviction can result in many life-altering and time-consu...
Travis Abbott is in intensive care after being hit in the head with a steel bar after an alleged road-rage incident in Spalding County. According to reports, Abbott was driving on US 41 with his wife and their three children. They were allegedly run off the road near Atlanta Motor Speedway by a...
Deputies in Forsyth County are on the search for a man who has been accused of causing a car crash that killed a pregnant woman's unborn child. Nicolas Alonzo-Ramos and two other passengers in his vehicle have been reported as running away from a two-car accident. They have been accused of leavin...
Tyquan Samuel is facing 10 different charges in Gwinnett County after an accident earlier this month. These charges include: DUI in Georgia Serious Injury by Vehicle in Georgia First Degree Vehicular Homicide in Georgia Possession of Marijuana in Georgia According to reports, Samuel ...
After your Georgia DUI arrest, you will need to attend a hearing called an "arraignment" as part of the criminal process. It is important to have an attorney present at this hearing as decisions about your bail, your plea, and your future will be made there. The arraignment is an important part ...
Three men have been accused of stealing a vehicle and then attempting to flee from police after a routine traffic stop attempt. According to reports, Atlanta police attempted to pull over a vehicle that had been reported a stolen SUV. During their attempt, the driver of the vehicle allegedly led ...
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