Leaving the scene of an accident is a bad decision on its own. Combine it with driving under the influence, and a single bad night can produce two criminal cases that feed on each other. Georgia prosecutors see hit-and-run-plus-DUI cases regularly, and…
The first piece of paper that will take control of your life after a DUI arrest in Georgia is the court date notice. Most drivers will have their first formal court appearance (arraignment) and how they respond to that appearance will determine…
Probation is the typical penalty for a first-time DUI conviction in Georgia — often up to 12 months, minus any jail time served. Probation is better than a cell, but it comes with rules, costs, and tripwires that catch plenty of people…
Not every DUI case has to end the same way. Georgia's accountability courts — including dedicated DUI courts — offer some repeat offenders a different path: intensive treatment and supervision instead of the standard cycle of conviction and jail. These programs are…
“Can this just be expunged?” That’s the first question nearly every Georgia DUI client asks — and the answer surprises most of them. Georgia does not expunge adult DUI convictions. Not after five years, not after ten, not ever. But the word…
Flashers appear on your rear-view mirror on Interstate 285. The officer briefly interacts with you, then arrests you for suspected impaired driving. After the handcuffs make one sound, the officer pulls out a bright green card and reads a legalistic and stiff…
The search for the objective truth is the supreme rule in the sphere of criminal law. We depend on DNA, video evidence and scientific measurements to make sure the awesome power of the state is used fairly and accurately. But in the…
The “Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus” (HGN) test is ineffective in Atlanta’s humid climate.In the humid climate of Atlanta, the “ Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus” (HGN) test is ineffective.
The roadside stop often progresses to the standardized field sobriety tests in the Atlanta metro area…
In recent years, Georgia has taken great steps on implementing alternative medical treatments, especially the extension of the Low-THC Oil Registry. Thousands of people currently have legal possession of medical cannabis cards and can legally buy and use specific cannabis products for…
Georgia has some very tough laws regarding minors driving and drunk driving, and many would be shocked to learn how young the legal drinking age is for drivers. Georgia has a lower blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers under age 21 than…