Traffic Offenses

What Counts as a Serious Traffic Offense in Georgia?

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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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July 2022 Update to Bench Warrants in Georgia: What You Need to Know

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Whether you have received a traffic citation or have pending criminal charges in a Georgia court, failing to appear in court can have significant consequences. These consequences may include: Arrest on a bench warrant, Driver’s License Suspension, Jail for up to 3 days or a fine of up to $200. What is a Bench Warrant?

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Know Your Rights on the Fourth of July

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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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How to Avoid Criminal Charges After an Accident

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Being involved in a car accident is a frightening experience, even if the accident is relatively minor. Adding to the stress of an accident is the fact that it can result in criminal charges, especially if your actions may have caused the collision.  Click here to read my blog post about some common traffic citations that

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Georgia Cracks Down On Drag Racing: What You Need To Know

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The pandemic caused a dramatic increase in drag racing. There are a few reasons for this. The highways were emptier. People had more time to customize and work on their vehicles. And bars and clubs were closed, forcing people to seek other places to socialize. Georgia was certainly not exempt from this surge. In February

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Hardship Licenses in Georgia: What You Should Know

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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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Know Your Rights: DUI Roadblocks and Vehicle Safety Checkpoints

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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 seem to be an illegal seizure or search under the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution. The Fourth Amendment states: The right of the people to

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