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
Dunwoody, Ga. - According to reports out of Dunwoody, an officer stopped a DUI suspect in the early hours of August 15th. During the investigation of the driver, the officer was struck by another vehicle. As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I will focus on the law behind the violation of the Move Over La...
Roswell, Ga. - According to the Roswell Police Department, an older driver was charged with second degree vehicular homicide after allegedly failing to yield while turning left and causing a fatal accident. The collision involved the driver's vehicle and a man riding a motorcycle. A police off...
Dunwoody, Ga. - An officer with the Dunwoody Police Department was injured last weekend when a suspected DUI driver slammed into the back of his patrol car during a traffic stop on Interstate 285. Dunwoody PD released a statement in a post on social media: “Thankfully, the officer is okay. Thi...
Sandy Springs, Ga. - A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle on Ga. 400 earlier this week. According to police, the suspect who has been accused of hitting the man has been arrested in Douglasville as of Wednesday. He has been booked into the Fulton County Jail and has been denied bond. A...
Lilburn, Ga. - According to reports out of Lilburn, a motorcyclist and his passenger were involved in a very serious collision. The collision led to the death of the motorcyclist and the serious injury of his passenger. The collision occurred as a result of a vehicle turning in front of the mo...
Conyers, Ga. - According to Rockdale County Police, three Decatur residents were arrested for breaking into vehicles last week at Stonecrest Court in Conyers. When police arrived at the scene, however, the three suspects jumped into a vehicle and attempted to flee the scene. The police chase t...
Athens, Ga. - According to reports out of Athens, a local man was arrested on charges of terroristic threats and obstruction after yelling racial epithets, slurs, and cuss words at na officer. The female officer involved in the case was harassed by the suspect at a red-light. She thought that ...
Newnan, Ga. - Authorities in Newnan arrested a driver who allegedly was driving under the influence when he lead a high speed chase in a large pickup trunk. The driver was operating the truck without his headlights on late at night. This led to officers attempting to pull the truck over but th...
Fayetteville, Ga. - According to reports out of Fayette County, an Atlanta driver was allegedly under the influence when he hit a local police officer's squad car. The accident occurred on Georgia 92 last weekend. He is facing charges of reckless driving, obstruction, criminal interference wit...
Doraville, Ga. - The Doraville City Council unanimously passed an ordinance this past week that decriminalizes and reduces the penalties associated with marijuana possession within the City of Doraville. Doraville Councilwoman Stephe Koontz made the following statement: “When I saw that there ...
Should a person with a second or more DUI conviction in Georgia install an interlock or seek an interlock waiver? Generally, our advice is that people should install the interlock. The ignition interlock waiver is often misunderstood. Problem #1: (It May Not Be Granted) To begin with, wh...
Clayton County, Ga. - As a Clayton County DUI Lawyer, I wrote about a story in Forest Park where three women in a vehicle ended up shooting the driver of another vehicle. Officers have now announced that they have arrested the three women. In today's post, I will focus on the offense of aggres...
Gainesville, Ga. - Four individuals have been arrested relating to a situation that occurred near Lake Lanier in Hall County. The situation involved boat theft and it is believed that three more suspects are still sought after by police. It began on Monday when police showed up to the scene of...
Marietta, Ga. - According to reports from the Marietta Police Department, a wanted man has been arrested after being spotted on Roswell Road in a stolen Porsche. The chase resulted in a crash. The suspect jumped out of the crashed vehicle and ran away from police. He was detained after police ...
Johns Creek, Ga. - Police arrested a woman after shooting at her vehicle yesterday morning. She allegedly hit two women in the parking lot of a local lounge on Medlock Bridge Road. She then attempted to flee the scene but ended up driving toward police officers which is why the incident result...
Chatsworth, Ga. - According to Murray County authorities, a local man has been arrested on charges of felony murder and aggravated assault after allegedly intentionally ramming into their vehicle with his car. Officers and investigators were originally under the impression that they would be c...
Forsyth County, Ga. - According to reports out of Forsyth County, two people have been arrested when they allegedly threw narcotics and cash out of a moving car after fleeing from a routine traffic stop. The driver and the passenger were arrested after this incident, and as a Georgia DUI Lawye...
Lawrenceville, Ga. - Gwinnett County Police reported that a man was hit while crossing at the intersection of Buford Drive and Braves Drive on Tuesday night just after 10PM. He was struck by an SUV, and according to police, the driver of the vehicle cooperated with them and is not facing charg...
Forest Park, Ga. - According to Clayton County Police, they are requesting help from the public to locate suspects involved in a fatal road-rage shooting. Police stated that “As the vehicles continued onto Old Dixie Road, a dispute occurred, and while stopped for a red light at the intersectio...
Monroe County, Ga. - Authorities are still investigating a fatal crash that occurred near mile marker 184 on Interstate 75 on Sunday evening. As of right now, authorities believe that a tractor trailer ended up hitting a woman who was attempting to cross the interstate after her vehicle broke ...
Chamblee, Ga. - According to authorities in DeKalb County, the driver of a stolen pickup is facing a litany of charges. The suspect allegedly stole a truck from the parking lot a local business off of Buford Highway. Unbeknownst to the suspect, the truck had a young boy inside the truck. Once ...
Sandy Springs, Ga. - According to Sandy Springs officers, a fatal accident occurred on I-285 this morning near Northside Drive. A vehicle allegedly hit a pedestrian. The pedestrian's identity has not been released. Officers discovered the pedestrian deceased on the roadway. There were many wit...
Smyrna, Ga. - Officers in Smyrna arrested a man who is wanted on charges of DUI, reckless endangerment, obstruction, and fleeing police in Tennessee. It is unclear how officers knew or recognized the man, however, he was arrested at a gas station off of South Cobb Drive. He was held for three ...
Forest Park, Ga. - Clayton County authorities have reported a fatality that occurred yesterday as a result of an alleged road rage incident. Officers arrived on the scene to find the victim of the incident in the roadway. Authorities stated, “Clayton County detectives are currently investigati...
Grayson, Ga. - An accident that occurred involving a vehicle and a motorcycle in Grayson on July 4th has resulted in the fatality of one of the parties. It has also just resulted in charges being filed against the other party involved. Authorities and investigators believe that as a result of ...
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