For most of us, Thanksgiving is a time to relax, reconnect with family, and enjoy a well-deserved break. It’s also one of the busiest times of year, especially when it comes to DUI arrests. At Kevin Fisher Legal, we want you to celebrate, be thankful, and enjoy being around your loved ones! But, we also […]
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Halloween is such a fun time of the year! Between the costumes, candy, haunted houses, and scares, Halloween is a great time for everyone of all ages to enjoy themselves. But Halloween can often lead to a spike in arrests from Halloween-themed parties, pranks gone wrong, and consuming alcohol. These arrests often involve people who
The legal world is full of jargon that is confusing and hard to navigate. We often hear this jargon used in television and social media, but what do these terms mean? Awhile back, I wrote a blog post about commonly misunderstood legal terms to answer this common question. Let’s explore a few more terms that
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During football season, people often drink at restaurants and loved ones’ homes and watch their favorite teams play. But it is important to know what you can and cannot do under Georgia law once the game is over, and you are heading home. Keep reading to learn more about Georgia’s open container law. What is
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In Georgia, serious traffic offenses involve offenses behind the wheel that result in significant danger to public safety, seriously injuring or killing someone, or driving recklessly. These offenses typically have severe consequences and high penalties. If you are charged with a serious traffic offense, you need an experienced attorney to advocate on your behalf. Keep
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Ignition interlock devices are installed in vehicles to prevent drivers who have consumed alcohol from starting the vehicle. In Georgia, ignition interlock devices are required for certain drivers convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. In Georgia, drivers who have been convicted of a first-time DUI offense and have a blood alcohol concentration
Having access to a car is vitally important. A car provides access to employment, education, food, doctor’s appointments, daycare, and more! If you were convicted two or more times of driving under the influence within five years, you will have to surrender the license plates of any vehicles in your name. However, with the help
DUI (Driving Under the Influence) laws in Georgia are strict and can carry severe penalties. It is very important that you have an experienced criminal defense attorney to advocate on your behalf during your DUI case. Keep reading to learn more about DUI laws in Georgia! DUI laws in Georgia Under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391, a
I recently worked on a case where a person faced legal consequences for not consenting to a field sobriety test. Field sobriety tests can take many forms, and you have the right to refuse the test. Keep reading to learn more about field sobriety tests, the different types of tests, and why you need a
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