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Hardship Licenses in Georgia: What You Should Know
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 [...]
Car Accidents in Georgia
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 [...]
DUI Court: What You Need To Know
DUI Courts "are designed to deal with the underlying issue of alcohol abuse resulting from operation of a vehicle while impaired." O.C.G.A. § 15-1-19. They are for repeat offenders. They [...]
Know Your Rights: DUI Roadblocks and Vehicle Safety Checkpoints
In a vehicle safety checkpoint, the police block off the road and stop every driver. They will typically ask for the driver’s documentation and may ask some questions. This would [...]
DUI Scam Alert: Don’t Let Fraudsters Steal Your Money
Recently, I received a call from a very concerned parent who lived outside of Georgia (for the sake of anonymity, I'm going to keep these personal details vague). The parent [...]
What Are My Rights If I’m Stopped by the Police?
Ask a Georgia Lawyer: What Are My Rights If I'm Stopped by the Police?Asserting your rights is crucial if you are stopped by the police. If you are eventually charged [...]
DUI Less Safe vs. DUI Per Se
In Georgia, a person may be charged with DUI Per Se, DUI Less Safe, or both. Many people do not understand the differences between these two charges. Essentially, the elements [...]
Legal Mythbusters: “Pressing” Charges
Since I began to practice law, I’ve learned that there are many misconceptions about the practice of law, criminal defendants, and the justice system. As a criminal defense attorney, I spend a lot of [...]