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.
Leaving the scene of an accident is one of the most serious traffic offenses in Georgia that can have even harsher penalties than DUI Penalties in Georgia. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I've handled a lot of hit and run cases because it is a related offense to DUI in Georgia. Making the conscious deci...
BUI in Georgia has many similarities to DUI in Georgia. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I handle many BUI charges because of the amount of lakes and bodies of water we have in our state. The Boat Safety Act of Georgia lays down the law behind boating under the influence in Georgia. The Act prohibits a...
Jamilia Clark was arrested in Fulton County on Sunday night on charges of DUI and vehicular homicide. According to the investigators' reports, she was driving on MLK Drive when she drove her car off the road, hit a utility pole, and hit a pedestrian. Clark is facing charges of: Failure to M...
Most people believe that their DUI charges will be dropped or dismissed because they believe their “constitutional rights” were violated during the DUI investigation or during their arrest. The rights that these people referring to are Miranda Rights in Georgia. As a Georgia DUI Attorney, I lik...
Georgia has a zero tolerance stance toward illegal drugs. This is especially true of illegal drug use and driving on Georgia roadways. Most Georgians are unaware that there is a Georgia DUI Drugs charge as well as the typical alcohol based DUI. In yesterday's post, I highlighted the illegal dru...
Heroin, an illegal drug, can seriously hinder a driver's ability to operate a motor vehicle safely. It can affect your perception, judgment, and ability to remain conscious. If you were pulled over by Georgia law enforcement while driving under the influence of heroin, you face serious criminal p...
Probation can be one of the Georgia DUI Consequences that occur as a result of DUI conviction. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I hear about a lot of people being sentenced to probation without fully understanding the conditions of their probations or what happens if they break the rules of those conditi...
A DeKalb Magistrate Judge granted a $100,000 bond one week after a fatal wreck allegedly caused by Benjamin Rollins. Rollins is facing the following charges: DUI in Georgia Vehicular Homicide in Georgia Hit and Run in Georgia The response to his bond is best described as outrage - mostly...
Most people are unaware that if they get investigated and arrested for DUI in Georgia that they are entitled to their own independent test. The majority of people believe that if they agree to the Georgia Implied Consent Law and consent to testing that those results are the only basis for showing...
Roswell Officers, Courtney Brown and Kristee Wilson, are on paid administrative leave after bodycam footage revealed that they left the decision to arrest an allegedly reckless driver up to a coin toss. According to the footage, they gave driver, Sarah Webb, the option of two outcomes: heads mea...
I wrote yesterday about a man who was charged with both reckless driving and speeding in Georgia. Today, I'd like to focus on another offense known as aggressive driving, which is similar to reckless driving. The two are very similar offenses, however aggressive driving looks to the intent of the...
A recent news story came out the other day regarding reckless driving - as this is a commonly charged offense and one that is frequently accompanied by DUI in Georgia. Alpharetta police said that James Anthony was caught driving over 100MPH on Ga. 400 in his dark gray 2015 Chevy Corvette. When ...
If you have been arrested or charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Georgia, you may have been pulled over for "driving erratically" as a justification for the stop. Law enforcement officers are constitutionally required to have some reason to pull you over. While this reason can be al...
According to recent reports, police officers are "cracking down" on speeders in Georgia next week from July 16th to July 22nd as a part of their second annual Operation Southern Shield. Colonel Mark W. McDonough, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety, stated: “Our troopers are...
A traffic stop on Saturday night in Hall County allegedly ended with a driver dragging two officers behind his vehicle after they attempted to pull him over. According to the reports, the officers were conducting a legal search when one of the passengers of the vehicle jumped into the driver's ...
Tyrone Breedlove allegedly led a Georgia State Patrol trooper on a highspeed chase through the Downtown Atlanta Connector that ended in a crash. According to reports the chase started on I85 South near Clairmont Road. Breedlove has been charged with: Georgia DUI Georgia Fleeing or Attempting...
There are plenty of related offenses to DUI in Georgia. These can range from open container in Georgia to the initial traffic offenses. Nine times out of ten there is an initial traffic stop which leads to an officer investigating the driver for DUI. Most people are unaware that without an actua...
I see a lot of Georgia DUI cases that include charges of Open Container in Georgia. It's a frequent add-on in DUI arrests. This is because the law behind it is so broad and inclusive. The Georgia Code defines the open container offense in Georgia as: “The consumption or possession of open alco...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I write frequently on DUI in Georgia. However, a lot of my clients refused sobriety testing during a DUI arrest, which can be confusing to understand. In Georgia, you can still get charged with a DUI even if you refuse a Georgia breath and blood test. Even though test res...
If you were convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs in the State of Georgia, you may be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing as a requirement of your probation. If you fail one of these tests at any point during your probation, you can be subject to further criminal sanct...
Yesterday was July 4th, which as a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I pointed in out in my post last night that this holiday is notorious for Georgia DUI Roadblocks. If you or a loved one was arrested for a DUI in Georgia yesterday, contact our offices now. There are Georgia DUI Defenses that can be used in ...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I'd like to focus on Georgia DUI Checkpoints in today's post as it's July 4th and a notorious day for DUI checkpoints in Georgia. It's important to know that if you were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) as a result of a DUI checkpoint, there are requirement...
Cobb County police were called to a home early Saturday morning in Austell after a homeowner reported an “unfamiliar vehicle parked in their yard.” The driver reportedly got out of the car and was stumbling around the area. The driver, Josiah Moorhous, allegedly led one of the officers on a chase...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I have handled a plethora of Georgia Boating Under the Influence cases. It's summer in Georgia meaning that it's boating season. Many people all over our state love boating. I've listed some of the most popular lakes and their corresponding counties below. Lake Lanier ...
Most Georgians are unaware that distracted driving, also known as texting while driving in Georgia, has been illegal since 2010. However, a new law went into effect today, July 1, 2018. The law is known as the Hands-Free Georgia Act. Today, as a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I'd like to outline the Hands...
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