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Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has a strong message for drivers over the holidays — "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over." Recognizing that this period is fraught with additional risk of accidents and injuries (or even deaths), police throughout the state are out in force...
If your night out on the town culminated in an arrest for driving under the influence of either alcohol or drugs, you may soon be introduced to the Athens-Clarke County DUI/Drug Court. Drug Court is a team-oriented concept that involves judges, law enforcement, the...
Impaired drivers and other careless motorists may run afoul of the law in and around Athens, as the Athens-Clarke County police are taking part in the H.E.A.T. program. The acronym stands for Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic, and three additional units have...
If you're up against the threat of serious punishment in your DUI case, you will want to handle your criminal defense with care. At Daniels & Rothman, we know exactly what our clients are up against and we take it all into consideration in their defense. Firstly,...
The 4th of July holiday weekend is famous for being a dangerous time to drive, a weekend when there are many drunk driving accidents. In Georgia, the police department is stepping up to fight back against drunk driving even more than usual, hoping to keep the death...
If you have noticed more squad cards on Georgia's roadways recently it's because the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) is in the middle of a holiday safe driving campaign, which includes an increased law enforcement presence. The GOHS said thousands of state...
When you're facing DUI charges, it might seem like walking away without a sentence is next to impossible. However, DUI penalties can be harsh, and an aggressive defense strategy could save you from time in jail or losing your driver's license. At Daniels and Rothman,...
The House of Representatives in Georgia is currently reviewing new legislation that would require an ignition interlock device to be installed in motor vehicles of those convicted of DUI. The law would specifically apply to those convicted of DUI first offense who had...
Many people have likely heard of smart phone applications designed to help prevent DUI violations. However, Georgia residents who have never been arrested and charged with DUI could be in danger of finding themselves charged with DUI first offense if they rely on one...
Recently, the highest court in another state ruled that Breathalyzer tests may not always be accurate. Nevertheless, this is a fact that Georgia criminal defense attorneys have known for years. Indeed, when defending an individual against DUI -- whether it be DUI...