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
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Being charged and convicted of a Second DUI in Georgiawithin a five-year period of time is a very severe problem. Georgia DUI Penalties are some of the harshest in the country, and the state of Georgia does not take repeat offenders lightly. The reality is that you may be facing serious jail-time...
 According to Cobb Countypolice, Tracy Latronica faces a DUI in Georgiaand first-degree vehicular homicide after allegedly causing a wreck that resulted in the death of 74-year-old woman, Begum Fazilatunnesa. The reports reflect the following facts. Latronica was driving a Ford Explorer when she...
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My aim in each of my posts is to focus on different aspects of Georgia DUI Laws because this area of the law is complicated, people tend to have plenty of misconceptions of DUI in Georgia. Today I'm going to give a closer look into Georgia DUI breath and blood tests. Bottom line - if the test...
I've mentioned in a few of my posts recently the risk of a Fourth DUI in Georgia - especially with crimes such as Georgia DUI Child Endangerment. In today's post, I will elaborate on the law and penalties in regard to a fourth DUI in Georgia. A fourth DUI in this state within 10 years will be cla...
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As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I get calls from clients who are facing their first DUI in Georgia, and their case includes the offense of fleeing or attempting to elude. In today's post, I'll focus on this offense as it's a common charge. This offense of fleeing or attempting to elude is most commonl...
A Georgia DUI Lawyer understands and knows the rules and customs of DUI Laws in Georgia. Without the guidance of a well-experienced lawyer, there are many misunderstandings about DUI. Misunderstandings and misconceptions about Georgia DUI have the potential to lead to poor decisions and consequ...
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Yesterday I highlighted the differences between the consequences of a Georgia Reckless Driving conviction and a Georgia DUI conviction. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I have mentioned many times the multitude of Georgia DUI Penalties. The penalties for a first DUI in Georgia include: 12 months of ...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I get a lot of inquiries about the benefits of getting a Reckless Driving conviction over a DUI in Georgia. In today's post, I'd like to highlight the law behind reckless driving and the penalties for conviction. Reckless Driving in Georgia Reckless Driving in Georgia ...
As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I write frequently about charges that commonly accompany DUI in Georgia. One of these related charges is the offense of Open Container in Georgia.  The criminal offense of Open Container actually enhances the punishment against you in your DUI Case. Georgia Law define...
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