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As you may know, the U.S. Constitution affords citizens who have been accused of a crime the right to be represented by a lawyer. However, the Constitution does not guarantee that a lawyer will be provided for every crime a person is convicted of. As this article from...
Many states, including Georgia, have what is called an implied consent law. What the law means is that in obtaining a driver's license, you consent to taking a chemical test to measure the amount of alcohol in your blood, breath or urine after being lawfully arrested...
This is a commonly asked question that we get, especially from University of Georgia students who want to use their bikes as a way to get home from parties and bars. While one may think that riding a bicycle would be a responsible way to get home after a night of...
If you have recently been accused of drunk driving in Georgia, you probably have many questions. Of course, the best way to get all of your questions answered is by speaking with an experienced criminal defense lawyer who can provide you with advice specific to the...
Earlier this month, it was reported that drunk driving convictions have dropped significantly over the past five years in Georgia, which seems to suggest that fewer people in the state are driving under the influence of alcohol. While that may be part of the reason,...
The answer to that question is usually "yes" in the state of Georgia, unless the charges were dismissed or you were otherwise not prosecuted. What that means is that if you plead guilty to a DUI, you will likely have a “criminal record” for the rest of your...
Super Bowl Sunday (and the early morning hours on the following Monday) has become a popular time for Georgia police to crack down on drunk driving. So if you are planning to have a few drinks while watching the game at a party, bar or restaurant, the best way to...
DUI laws across the nation are getting stricter as lawmakers attempt to combat drunk driving fatalities, which appear to be at a standstill in recent years. In fact, The Atlantic reported that a DUI offense can cost up to $20,000 in fines when everything is said and...
As we have been reporting, Georgia law enforcement spent the holidays cracking down on suspected drunk drivers. New Year’s Eve, especially, is known as one of the biggest nights for police to target drunk driving, which is why arrests typically skyrocket. If you were...
The holidays are in full swing and if you plan on celebrating with alcohol, it’s important to avoid driving. As we reported in our last post, Georgia law enforcement will be spending the rest of the month cracking down on drunk drivers. Because drunk driving arrests...