It is a Saturday evening in Atlanta. You and your friends have been out in Midtown or BeltLine. You and your friends have enjoyed a couple of drinks, and you think it is time to move on to the next place or…
Even when you wake up after a night out and believe that the last drink is empty there are chances that you would be in trouble with the law. A morning after DUI is an actual threat, particularly in Atlanta in which…
When the lights flash and a cop’s voice demands a breath test, most people in Georgia know the stakes: a single test can mean a suspended license, hefty fines, and even jail time. In Atlanta and the surrounding counties, the “test” is…
The student life in Atlanta is very vibrant and it is centered on the presence of the two major universities in the city that are Georgia Tech and Georgia State. Students are busybodies, have late-night classes, and have a socializing culture, which…
Reckless driving is defined under Georgia law as operating a vehicle without regard for the safety of people or property. Although considered a misdemeanor offense, reckless driving can have serious repercussions that affect employment opportunities as well as your ability to obtain…
An arrest for DUI will appear on standard background checks and may impede your job, housing and licensing prospects. A Buckhead DUI lawyer can help fight to keep a DUI off of your record.
DUI checkpoints (or roadblocks) are widely utilized by…
College students rely heavily on financial aid and scholarships to finance their education; a DUI conviction could jeopardise these crucial sources.
An arrest for DUI could adversely impact internship and career opportunities as employers conduct background checks, as well as prevent you…
Life with a license suspension can be extremely disruptive, yet Georgia law mandates all convicted DUI offenders must go through a suspension period before receiving their license back.
Trouble can start long before you have had a chance to plead guilty or…
Although anyone can be affected by a DUI offense, certain professionals face even greater repercussions from such infractions. When considering how a DUI impacts a licensee's livelihood, professional licensing boards take many factors into consideration when making their decision.
Pilots in particular…
Forensic toxicologists employ scientific techniques to examine bodily fluid and tissue samples collected during autopsies or by crime scene investigators for any trace chemicals present, while also developing effective defense strategies against DUI charges.
An experienced attorney like Amanda Bynum can utilize…