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As a veteran Georgia DUI drug lawyer with over 25 years of experience defending clients in Gwinnett County and beyond, I've handled countless cases where prescription medications, illicit substances, or even over-the-counter drugs led to DUI charges. Unlike alcohol DUIs, which have a clear per se limit of 0.08% BAC under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391(a)(1), drug DUIs in Georgia fall under…Read More
As a Georgia criminal defense attorney with over 25 years of experience fighting for clients' rights, I always keep a close eye on decisions from the Georgia Supreme Court that impact constitutional protections in Criminal Cases. On July 1, 2025, the Court issued an important opinion in Kitchens v. The State (S25A0788), vacating part of a trial court's order and remanding the case for…Read More
On June 24, 2025, the Georgia Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Walmart Stores East, LP v. Leverette (S24G1104), fundamentally reshaping the landscape of nominal damages in Georgia. This ruling not only clarifies the legal definition of nominal damages but also has significant implications for how Personal Injury Cases will be litigated moving forward. As an experienced Georgia personal injury attorney, I’ll break down the case, summarize the Court’s decision, and analyze its impact on…Read More
By George Creal, Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer The Martin v. United States case, decided by the U.S. Supreme Court on June 12, 2025, is a pivotal ruling that clarifies the scope of the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) and its application to Personal Injury Claims arising from federal law enforcement misconduct. This case, stemming from a botched FBI SWAT raid on the wrong house, addresses…Read More
At the Law Office of George C. Creal, Jr., P.C., we are committed to defending our clients’ rights in DUI cases across Gwinnett County and beyond. A recent Georgia Court of Appeals decision, Watters v. The State (A25A0087, decided June 13, 2025), highlights critical issues in DUI law, particularly regarding blood tests and implied consent. While the case resulted in an affirmation…Read More
Case Overview: In Dates v. City of Atlanta, the Georgia Supreme Court addressed whether the minor tolling provision under OCGA § 9-3-90(b) applies to the six-month ante litem notice requirement for claims against municipalities under OCGA § 36-33-5. The case arose after Kierra Dates’s minor son, J.D., was injured by a falling tree branch at a City-owned park, and her lawsuit…Read More
By George Creal, Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer On June 5, 2025, the Georgia Court of Appeals issued a significant ruling in Thakkar v. Parikh (A25A0588, A25A0589), a case that blends complex business dealings, allegations of fraud, and a staggering punitive damages award. In this post we summarize the case, break down the court’s findings, and provide an in-depth analysis of…Read More
When facing DUI charges in Holly Springs, Canton, or Cherokee County, understanding the latest legal precedents is crucial. As an experienced DUI lawyer, George Creal closely follows cases that shape DUI defense strategies. One such case, The State v. Collins (A25A0286), decided on May 28, 2025, by the Georgia Court of Appeals, overturned a trial court’s decision to suppress evidence…Read More
George Creal, Georgia Vehicular Homicide Lawyer Case Overview: In State v. Wierson, the Georgia Supreme Court addressed whether evidence of a defendant’s medication non-compliance is admissible to challenge an insanity defense in a vehicular homicide case. Michelle Wierson, charged with vehicular homicide and reckless driving after a fatal crash caused by speeding, pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. The Court considered…Read More
For: George Creal, Georgia Criminal Lawyer Case Overview: In Stephens v. State of Georgia, the Georgia Supreme Court addressed a constitutional challenge by 20-year-old Thomas Stephens against OCGA § 16-11-126(g)(1), which prohibits individuals aged 18 to 20 from obtaining a weapons carry license and carrying handguns in public, except in limited circumstances. Stephens argued that the statute violates Article I, Section I,…Read More