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
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
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
Four Non-Intoxication Defenses in a DUI Case
May 26, 2020
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Prior to the mid-1990s, DUI was essentially a traffic ticket. Frequently, officers released suspected drunk drivers with warnings. Even if the cases made it to
Are DUI Checkpoints Always Legal?
May 19, 2020
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Absolutely not. And, many drivers might have this question during the summer of 2020 as area law enforcement agencies deal with coronavirus fallout. Normally, DUI
Obtaining Compensation in Alcohol-Related Wrecks
December 10, 2019
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The first drunk driving crash probably happened in 1897. George Smith, a taxi driver, was allegedly intoxicated when he hit a building. He eventually pleaded
