Marietta Attorneys Dean Phillips Law Office

Dean Phillips Law Office

341 Lawrence Street
Marietta, GA 30060
770-900-9175

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June 8, 2022

What’s the Penalty for First-Time DUI in Georgia?

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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 and indirect consequences.The direct consequences of a first-time DUI in Georgia are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DUI, Ga State laws Tagged With: blood test, DUI, DUI checkpoint, Field Sobriety

March 25, 2022

What is the Best Defense for DUI?

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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 advocacy groups, the laws started getting tougher, especially in the south. Today, Georgia has one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal, DUI, Ga State laws Tagged With: DUI, DUI checkpoint

March 16, 2022

Some Common Non-Intoxication Defenses in DWI Cases

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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 the defendant’s BAC level was above the legal limit or the defendant had lost the normal use of his/her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal, DUI, Ga State laws Tagged With: DUI, DUI checkpoint

February 28, 2022

Surviving DUI Probation in Cobb County: A Field Guide

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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. Since the normal period of probation, even for a first-time offense, is one to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal, DUI, Ga State laws Tagged With: DUI, DUI checkpoint

February 22, 2022

Successfully Challenging Chemical Test Results in DUI Cases

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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 the conviction rate in non-test cases. In fact, many defendants assume that if they provide a breath or blood … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal, DUI, Ga State laws Tagged With: Breathalyzer, DUI, DUI checkpoint

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What’s the Penalty for First-Time DUI in Georgia?

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770-900-9175

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