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According to reports, Athens-Clarke County Police reported that they had arrested U.S. Rep. John Barrow's son over the weekend for allegedly committing several criminal offenses. Although the teen may be in some hot water with his parents for a few days or weeks, the...
The question of warrantless searches of someone perceived to be impaired has been one drawing quite a lot of controversy and discussion for a while. Georgians may have heard that earlier this week the U.S. Supreme Court was reported to have heard several different...
The best thing Georgia residents can do to avoid a DUI conviction is to avoid the possibility of being arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. However, if Georgia residents do drive after drinking too many beers at the bar with friends and still...
Although some cities and counties in Georgia reported fewer DUI arrests during the recent New Year's holiday compared to the previous year, overall, police reported more DUI arrests throughout the entire state over the recent New Year's holiday compared to last year....
New Year's Day is almost here, which means many folks in Athens might be getting ready to go out this evening to celebrate the end of 2012 and the beginning of 2013. If your New Year's Eve plans involve drinking some champagne at midnight, just make sure you plan to...
Many folks understand that it is dangerous and illegal to drive drunk. Drunk driving could result in a DUI arrest after a traffic stop, and it could also lead to the loss of one's life when an intoxicated driver causes an accident. Because drunk driving is so...
The holidays are here, and as we mentioned earlier this month on our Athens DUI defense law blog, "Operation Zero Tolerance," is in effect in Georgia through New Year's Day. We hope that everyone traveling has a safe and happy holiday. And we also hope that those who...
Earlier this year, former Atlanta Falcons player Jamal Anderson was arrested for allegedly driving drunk in Georgia. A drunk driving arrest often comes with serious consequences, especially when one is later convicted of the charge. However, Anderson will avoid some...
A freshman at the University of Georgia who was expected to play well during his first baseball season with the Bulldogs this spring is now trying to transfer to another school before the baseball season starts. Due to a couple of alleged run-ins with law enforcement...
Earlier this week on our Athens, Georgia, DUI law blog, we mentioned that drunk driving charges can result in far-reaching consequences that could affect some people's jobs and careers. These consequences are very damaging, but drunk driving can result in more than...