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What Happens After Your First DUI in Georgia?

October 23, 2025 No Comments

A first-time DUI in Georgia is serious — and expensive. Beyond steep fines and higher insurance rates, you could face license suspension, probation, or even jail time. This post explains the steps that follow a first DUI arrest, including bail, ALS hearings, and hardship licenses, and how an experienced Marietta criminal defense attorney can help drivers in Cobb County, Bartow County, and Paulding County protect their rights and get back on the road.

Labor Day 2025 By the Numbers

September 25, 2025 No Comments

Over Labor Day 2025, Georgia law enforcement recorded more than 24,000 stops, with citations for DUI, speeding, and seat belt violations. Many of these arrests may involve shortcuts in traffic stops and DUI checkpoints. A skilled Marietta criminal defense lawyer can challenge questionable searches and protect your rights in Cobb, Bartow, and Paulding Counties.

Top Five Signs That a DUI Case is Weak

February 8, 2023 No Comments

A Georgia DUI conviction can cost over $20,000 and impact jobs, housing, and even immigration status. But not all DUI cases are strong. Learn the five signs your DUI case may be weak and discover how a skilled Marietta criminal defense lawyer can fight for reduced charges or dismissal in Cobb, Bartow, or Paulding County.

Beating DUI-Drug Charges in Cobb County

October 4, 2022 No Comments

DUI-drug charges in Georgia can derail your future, but they can be fought. Whether marijuana, prescriptions, or street drugs are involved, a skilled Marietta defense lawyer can challenge the evidence and protect your rights. We defend clients in Cobb, Bartow, and Paulding Counties against aggressive DUI prosecutions.

Successfully Challenging Chemical Test Results in DUI Cases

February 22, 2022 No Comments

Breath and blood test results aren’t always final. In Cobb, Bartow, and Paulding Counties, chemical test flaws can make or break a DUI case. At The Phillips Law Firm, our Marietta criminal defense attorney uses both legal and scientific strategies to fight unfair results and defend your future.

Is It Possible to Pass a DUI Field Sobriety Test?

November 10, 2021 No Comments

Police often claim drivers “fail” DUI field sobriety tests—but are these tests really accurate? Learn how Georgia courts view these tests and how an experienced DUI defense lawyer in Cobb, Bartow, or Paulding County can challenge the results.

Georgia Extends Time to Fight DUI License Suspension

October 22, 2018 No Comments

Georgia has extended the deadline to appeal a DUI license suspension from 10 to 30 days — giving drivers more time to act after an arrest. Understanding your rights and options is crucial. Learn how The Phillips Law Firm helps clients in Cobb, Bartow, and Paulding Counties protect their licenses, challenge suspensions, and build a strong defense against DUI charges.

Arrested for a DUI – How Do I Get My License Back?

February 2, 2017 No Comments

A DUI arrest in Georgia can do more than put a mark on your record — it can take away your license fast. After an arrest, you only have 10 business days to act before your driving privileges are suspended. This guide explains how the 10-Day Letter and ALS hearing work, and how an experienced Marietta DUI attorney can help drivers in Cobb County, Bartow County, and Paulding County fight back to get their license reinstated.