Breath tests are one of several ways – including urine, blood, and field sobriety tests –that a police officer can check to see if a driver is driving under the influence. Georgia law treats chemical tests – or blood, urine, and breath tests – differently than field sobriety tests. Keep reading to learn more about […]
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Blood tests are one of several ways – including urine, breath, and field sobriety tests–that a police officer can check to see if a driver is driving under the influence. Georgia law treats chemical tests–or blood, urine, and breath tests – differently than field sobriety tests. Keep reading to learn more about blood tests, whether
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If you have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Georgia, you may have received an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) notice. An ALS hearing is critical to your defense and can significantly impact your driving privileges. Keep reading to learn more about what ALS hearings are, their importance, and how to navigate this
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If you are arrested for DUI in Georgia and your license is subject to suspension or revocation, sending the “30-Day Letter” to the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) is a crucial step in protecting your driving privileges. What is the 30-day letter? The “30-Day Letter” rule in Georgia refers to a notice that a
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A misdemeanor, although less severe than a felony, carries different penalties and has impacts that last long after conviction. So, it is important you have an experienced criminal defense attorney to fight on your behalf. What is a misdemeanor punishment in Georgia? Under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-3, a misdemeanor can be punished by any of the
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Every holiday weekend results in crime suppression crackdowns, and this Fourth of July will probably be no exception. Record high gas prices may keep some drivers home this weekend, but I suspect many people will still be hitting the road for the holiday. Traffic violations, DUI, and Boating Under the Influence are charges that frequently
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According to 11 Alive, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources made 31 arrests for Boating Under the Influence over Memorial Day weekend. That’s more than double the number from last year. One of those arrests resulted from a crash that killed five people on the Wilmington River. Many people do not realize that Boating Under the Influence
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Happy (Almost) Memorial Day Weekend! Memorial Day is a day when we honor the men and women who have died serving our country. At Kevin Fisher Legal, we extend our gratitude and respect to those individuals for their sacrifice. For many Americans, Memorial Day also traditionally marks the beginning of summer. During the summer, I
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After a person receives several convictions for certain serious driving offenses, the Department of Driver Services (DDS) deems them a “habitual violator” and will revoke the person’s license. License revocation is much more severe than license suspension, and it lasts for much longer. In this blog post, you will learn about the offenses that subject
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Being involved in a car accident is not a crime in and of itself. However, sometimes behaviors leading to the accident come with criminal penalties. This blog post will cover some of the criminal charges that can result from a traffic accident in Georgia. According to a 2018 report by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration
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