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You always need a lawyer for a DUI charge in Atlanta, Georgia, because there is always the possibility that you could go to jail for that DUI charge. You don’t want to go to court unrepresented and get bulldozed into a plea deal that is going to require you to do unnecessary jail time. Having a lawyer who can evaluate…Read More

The penalties for a DUI conviction in Georgia are based on the number of DUIs you have had in the past 10 years. The statute has certain mandatory minimum punishments for DUIs within the last 10 years. For a first DUI in 10 years, there is a minimum mandatory punishment of 24 hours in jail and a maximum of one…Read More

Most people are initially stopped as a result of committing a minor traffic violation such as speeding or weaving, and the officer will then detect the odor of alcohol or other signs of impairment, such as red eyes, fine motor impairment, or slurred speech when personal contact is made with the driver. In other cases, an officer will detect the…Read More

If an officer believes that a person is under the influence of drugs as opposed to alcohol, then they may designate a blood or urine test in lieu of a breath test. Sometimes drivers will perform poorly on field sobriety tests and show signs of impairment but test negative for alcohol. Also once someone has been arrested, the officer will conduct…Read More

Approximately 90 to 95 percent of DUI cases result in plea deals. This is because in most cases, there are lawyers inexperienced in DUI defense, underwhelming investigations, or overwhelming evidence of impairment and therefore it appears at first blush impossible to get a not guilty verdict. Experienced DUI lawyers, who have been trained in DUI Field Sobriety tests and in…Read More

According to statute, a first-time DUI in Georgia carries a mandatory minimum of 24 hours in jail, 12 months of reporting probation (which costs between $40 and $50 per month in fees), 40 hours of community service, a 20-hour DUI risk reduction course, fines ranging from $600 to $2,000, and a 120-day license suspension. In addition, many courts will require…Read More

In Georgia, DUIs cannot be expunged. What Questions Should I Ask When Looking For A DUI Attorney To Represent Me In Georgia? When looking for a DUI attorney in Georgia, a person should ask where and when they received their law degree, how many cases they have tried, how many DUI cases they have handled in the jurisdiction where their…Read More

The following article will cover: Types and degrees of assault charges in Fulton County, Georgia. Penalties for assault convictions in Georgia. The importance of obtaining legal representation from an assault or criminal defense attorney in Georgia. What Is The Charge For Assault In Fulton County, Georgia? Is An Assault A Misdemeanor Or A Felony? A simple assault in Fulton County,…Read More

The following article will cover: The definition and criteria for domestic violence under Georgia law. List of domestic violence-related charges in Georgia. Information on arrest, orders of protection, and victim testimony in domestic violence cases in Georgia. How Does Georgia Define Domestic Violence? What Are The Criteria For Related Charges? Under the Georgia Code, domestic violence is referred to as…Read More

We get lots of telephone calls from people all over the state based on our reputation. Some of the most frequent calls are regarding DUI cases, traffic violations, domestic battery (which can be considered felony aggravated assault if strangulation was involved), kidnapping, criminal damage to property, and aggravated battery. We also handle a lot of marijuana violations and gun violations.…Read More