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.
DeKalb County, Ga. - According to officers in DeKalb County, a rapper was arrested after he was caught driving 143 MPH on I-285. When he stopped to speak with police, he allegedly stated that he was speeding because people follow him wherever he goes as a result of his celebrity status. He sta...
Woodstock, Ga. - A driver was arrested on DUI and obstruction charges in Woodstock this past week. A Cherokee County officer pulled the driver over after allegedly failing to maintain his lane. This led to the DUI investigation. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I frequently point out just how often mi...
Powder Springs, Ga. - A driver has been arrested for charges of vehicular homicide and reckless driving after he allegedly caused a collision that killed a woman and seriously injured a granddaughter. The driver was allegedly traveling at 80 MPH in a 45 MPH zone when he approached heavy traffi...
Sandy Springs, Ga. - According to Sandy Springs Police, a woman on a moped was struck by a vehicle on I-285 this past week. The collision occurred near New Northside Drive on I-285 E. She was reportedly illegally riding her moped on the interstate when another driver came up behind her in a ve...
Conyers, Ga. - According to police out of Rockdale County, three men have been arrested in conjunction with a theft and a police chase. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I will focus on the chase rather than the other crimes as police chases are seen in conjunction with charges for DUI in Georgia quite...
Gainesville, Ga. - According to reports out of Gainesville, a young boy was struck by a truck outside of his home. He was riding a bicycle when he was hit during rush hour on Monday evening. The boy has survived, but he is currently in critical condition. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I will outli...
Atlanta, Ga. - An alleged DUI accident has made headlines. According to authorities in Indiana, a local man was driving under the influence when he struck a hay wagon. The wagon was carrying twenty-five people. Fortunately, none of the riders suffered any injuries. The man was arrested for DUI....
Marietta, Ga. - Reports out of Cobb County state that a pedestrian was hit and killed on Interstate 75 this past week. The accident occurred around 9:30 PM near the Delk Road exit. It shut down the interstate for over an hour and officers diverted traffic around the scene. The incident is stil...
LaGrange, Ga. - A strange accident resulted in the arrest of a narcotics suspect in Troup County this past week. According to reports, two Troup County deputies and a narcotics suspect were struck by another deputy who was driving an unmarked vehicle. The accident resulted in the arrest of the...
Atlanta, Ga. - According to the Atlanta Police Department, drivers who are arrested for street racing will now be facing immediate strict consequences. Before if a driver was arrested on street racing charges, he or she was able to immediately bond out of jail. As of this week, city officials ...
Marietta, Ga. - Police in Cobb County are searching for a driver who allegedly struck a pedestrian on Wednesday evening. According to reports, the pedestrian was hit by a pickup truck and seriously injured. The incident occurred on Piedmont Road. The crash is currently under investigation. No ot...
Sandy Springs, Ga. - According to reports out of Sandy Springs, a police officer's car was badly damaged in a crash that occurred during rush hour. Right now, it has been determined that the police officer was not the at-fault driver and the driver of the vehicle responsible of hitting the pat...
Douglasville, Ga. - A road rage shooting was reported in August, and just this past week, the suspected driver responsible for the shooting has been arrested. According to reports, the driver was traveling westbound on Interstate 20 when he began flashing his high beams and shooting at a victi...
Augusta, Ga. - Augusta residents are mourning the death of a local man who was killed just over the border in South Carolina. According to reports, police officers discovered the man's body on the shoulder of a local road in Aiken. The suspected driver has reportedly turned herself in to autho...
Atlanta, Ga. - Police arrested a driver who they are accusing of causing a fatal accident as well as property damage to at least six other vehicles. According to reports from Saturday, the driver was allegedly traveling at what has been described as “a high rate of speed” on Peachtree Road. Th...
Atlanta, Ga. - According to reports out from the Atlanta Police Department, two suspects are being sought after by officers. The two suspects are wanted after a deadly hit and run accident that happened early this morning on Interstate 285. The accident occurred at the Martin Luther King Jr. D...
Newnan, Ga. - A driver in Clayton County is facing multiple charges after leading a police chase on Interstate 85 going northbound earlier this evening. The chase started at the intersection of Lower Fayetteville Road and Newnan Crossing. However, the chase was initially called off because of ...
Norcross, Ga. - Police arrested a man who has been accused of intentionally starting a fire at an apartment complex and then driving under the influence of drugs to get away from the scene. He is being held in the Gwinnett County Jail. He is facing numerous charges including aggravated assault...
Marietta, Ga. - Marietta Police have issued an arrest warrant for a man who has been accused of causing a serious multi vehicle wreck. The man is facing several serious traffic charges including racing, speeding, reckless driving, and passing in a no-passing zone. He allegedly crossed a double...
Alpharetta, Ga. - Officers reported a major injury crash on Georgia 400 going northbound on Tuesday. Right now, details have not been released but the accident caused a complete block of the interstate. Motorists were even advised to completely avoid the area. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, even th...
Locust Grove, Ga. - Georgia State Troopers have reported that a woman was killed in a crash caused by a driver who is now facing several serious charges. According to reports, the driver was allegedly driving over 100 MPH on Interstate 85. Troopers attempted to pull him over, but he then attem...
McDonough, Ga. - Officers in Henry County reported an overturned tractor trailer on I-675 as it connects to I-75 near Cascade Road. This occurred just as the remnants from Hurricane Sally rolled into the Atlanta Area. Officers have not reported citing the driver, however, the investigation in...
Jonesboro, Ga. - According to reports out of Jonesboro, a man has been arrested after he was allegedly involved in a traffic accident and subsequently stole a patrol car that was investigating the wreck. The suspect is from Macon and is now in the Clayton County Jail facing close to twenty cha...
Smyrna, Ga. - A man that has been wanted by several local law enforcement agencies has been arrested this past week for an incident that occurred last month. The suspect has been accused of stealing a U-Haul truck in Smyrna, driving the truck to Sandy Springs, and hitting an officer's patrol c...
Atlanta, Ga. - Officers with the Atlanta Police Department are still searching for a man that has been accused of hitting a pedestrian with his vehicle within the City of Atlanta. Several fatal hit and runs have been reported over this past summer. In some cases, the suspects have been detaine...
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