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
Austell, Ga. - As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I wrote about a story four months ago as it made headlines. The story concerned the death of a 50-year-old man after he was hit on his motorcycle by a vehicle. The suspect in the case turned himself in this past week on charges of second-degree vehicular...
Smyrna, Ga. - According to reports out of the City of Smyrna, officers are searching for the driver of a stolen Lexus. Officers have accused a teenage driver of stealing a Lexus SUV from a car dealership off of Cobb Parkway. They witnessed this theft after responding to alarms at the dealershi...
Stone Mountain, Ga. - According to officers, the suspect responsible for a series of hit and runs a few weeks ago has been arrested. The series of incidents began at Wade Walker Park in Stone Mountain when the suspect allegedly carjacked a 78-year-old man and killed him in the process. He has ...
Ringgold, Ga. - According to reports out of Northwest Georgia, two people died as the result of a police chase this past Thursday off of I-75. The police chase began when a man reported a carjacking from a local gas station. The man had left his keys inside his car while he went inside to the co...
Cedartown, Ga. - Investigators believe that a woman was driving under the influence of alcohol when she ran a stop sign in Cedartown. The woman hit an SUV with her vehicle. The collision resulted in both her vehicle and the SUV leaving the roadway and ending up in a ditch. The officers with th...
Gainesville, Ga. - A local Gainesville man is facing two felonies after he allegedly hit a police officer in the head with a gold crucifix. According to reports, police received calls concerning a man behaving very strangely. The man has been accused of walking into a local business off of Su...
Ellijay, Ga. - A teenage driver is facing charges of: DUI in Georgia Reckless Driving in Georgia Vehicular Homicide in Georgia Serious Injury by Vehicle in Georgia These charges all stem from when the driver allegedly lost control of his vehicle. This led to the vehicle overturning and...
Recently, several of my clients have been contacted by an ignition interlock company after their arrest. The correspondence is styled in a way that makes it appear to be sent by the State of Georgia. The solicitation contains misleading and incorrect information including the following: “if a...
Gainesville, Ga. - The City of Atlanta is not the only municipality experiencing riots and protests. Gainesville reported that there were nearly ten arrests within the city on Saturday night as a result of protests in the area. According to police, demonstrators gathered at the pedestrian brid...
Jackson, Ga. - According to authorities with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the body of a man was discovered who allegedly led a police chase through two different counties in Georgia. What began as a traffic stop in Newton County led to a chase through Butts County. Police reported that...
Riverdale, Ga. - Police are still searching for an uncle and nephew who they claim are responsible for causing the death of a 17-year-old driver. According to reports out of Clayton County, police attempted to arrest a man who had an outstanding warrant for aggravated assault. He allegedly att...
Peachtree City, Ga. - According to reports out of Fayette County, authorities have arrested a local man this past week after accusing him of getting drunk and shooting a gun within the confines of a neighborhood. Police arrived to a residence on South Fairfield Drive after receiving multiple c...
Newnan, Ga. - The Coweta County Sheriff's Office have reported a very interesting arrest from last week. According to authorities, a local man has been accused of stealing his ex-wife's car. He allegedly caused two different collisions. The first wreck was at Bullsboro Drive while the second w...
Austell, Ga. - Cobb County police officers pulled a driver over last Friday night for what was only believed to be a broken taillight. But, if you are a consistent reader, you know as a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I tend to cover news stories where what starts as a minor violation results in much more...
Duluth, Ga. – A driver is facing 10 charges after being accused of driving under the influence of alcohol, attempting to flee police, crashing her vehicle, and leaving the scene. According to reports, the driver was pulled over for a minor traffic violation. This led to her allegedly fleeing p...
Brookhaven, Ga. – As a Brookhaven DUI Lawyer, I wrote about a story last week involving a hit and run. More information has been released since then. According to reports, the driver was arrested on the following charges: DUI in Georgia Hit and Run in Georgia Driving While Habitual Violat...
Cumming, Ga. – According to reports out of Cumming, three individuals have been arrested after being stopped near Shiloh Road. An off-duty deputy spotted a suspicious vehicle driving in the area around 4:00 AM on Thursday. He pulled the car over after noticing an obscured license plate accordi...
Canton, Ga. – The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office released information regarding an arrest earlier this week. According to reports, two men were arrested on felony drug trafficking charges after over two pounds of methamphetamine inside their vehicle. Their vehicle was pulled over when deputi...
Marietta, Ga. – Cobb County authorities have deemed a fatal crash that occurred in February an act of vehicular homicide. The incident remained under investigation until this past week. Officers arrested one of the drivers involved on charges of: Vehicular Homicide in Georgia DUI in Georgi...
Brookhaven, Ga. – Earlier this evening, around 6:00 pm, police stated that a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Peachtree Road in Brookhaven. Police said that the victim was walking across the driveway of a complex, when a driver hit her while pulling out. Her injuries are serious but are fort...
Acworth, Ga. – A 21-year-old man is facing a long list of charges after being accused of shooting at a vehicle during a road rage incident. Cobb County police arrested the young man several days after the incident. But according to their reports, he was driving on County Line Road when he shot...
Smyrna, Ga. – According to reports, a driver has been arrested on several serious charges including: DUI in Georgia Open Container in Georgia Serious Injury by Vehicle in Georgia Hit and Run in Georgia Driving without Insurance in Georgia Obstruction in Georgia The incident took plac...
Atlanta, Ga. – As a Georgia DUI Lawyer, I've been keeping a close eye on the news coming out of the City of Atlanta. I'm sure you all have noticed that the Atlanta Police Department has been cracking down on illegal street racing. Well, this past weekend, APD officers arrested over forty peopl...
Forsyth, Ga. – A suspect is currently in critical condition after being shot by police in the City of Forsyth. According to authorities in Monroe County, the incident started at a local residence. A neighbor called 911 about a domestic dispute involving the same suspect mentioned above. He had...
Sandy Springs, Ga. – According to authorities, police have arrested the suspect that I wrote about earlier this week as a Georgia DUI Lawyer. The incident occurred at the MARTA entrance ramp on Georgia 400. Two motorists reportedly stopped to help another driver and two passengers who had just...
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