Beating DUI-Drug Charges in Cobb County
October 4, 2022
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Section 40-6-91(a)(2) charges are a real bad news/good news thing. The bad news is that, at least theoretically, these charges are easy to prove in
Are DUI Checkpoints Legal in Georgia?
September 6, 2022
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Lots of people ask this question around Labor Day. DUI checkpoints usually pop up all over Cobb County on this holiday weekend. That’s because many
Marijuana Breathalyzer Test Coming to the United States
August 29, 2022
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The National Institute of Science and Technology has earmarked $1.4 million to study roadside cannabis chemical tests. This study is part of an overall effort
Serious Injury Alcohol-Related Wreck in Cobb County
August 10, 2022
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A 36-year-old man, who was allegedly intoxicated when he lost control of his pickup on Interstate 75, is now in police custody after the initially
What’s the Penalty for First-Time DUI in Georgia?
June 8, 2022
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When people ask us this question, they’re really asking “How do I avoid the penalty for first-time DUI in Georgia?” These offenses carry substantial direct
Drunk Driver Plunges Car into GSU Pond
June 1, 2022
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A woman faced DUI charges in Bulloch County after she drove into a pond next to Georgia State University’s Education and Engineering buildings. State Trooper
What is the Best Defense for DUI?
March 25, 2022
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Since the late 1990s, thousands of people have asked this question. Before then, DUI was little more than a traffic ticket. Then, under pressure from
Some Common Non-Intoxication Defenses in DWI Cases
March 16, 2022
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Intoxication, or lack thereof, is usually the most important issue in a DWI case. Since Georgia has a per se DWI law, prosecutors must prove
Surviving DUI Probation in Cobb County: A Field Guide
February 28, 2022
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Judges nearly always probate jail sentences in DUI cases. Felony DUIS and cases with extreme aggravating circumstances, like a fatal collision, are the biggest exceptions.
Successfully Challenging Chemical Test Results in DUI Cases
February 22, 2022
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“Do you agree to provide a chemical sample” is often the biggest DUI arrest question. The conviction rate in test cases is much higher than
