Blog Posts in March, 2011
Posted on Mar 30, 2011 By Richard Lawson
An alco-sensor is the name of the preliminary breath test that Georgia officers administer when making a traffic stop if they suspect the driver of driving under the influence of alcohol. Typically, ...
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Posted on Mar 30, 2011 By Richard Lawson
In Georgia, an officer cannot pull over drivers at random. There must be a reason for the police officer to stop the motor vehicle. This could be any traffic offense, from no seat belt to failing to ...
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Posted on Mar 20, 2011 By Richard Lawson
The first court hearing date in the criminal side of the DUI prosecution is called an arraignment. An arraignment is when you get to enter a plea of either guilty or not guilty. Often, even though you ...
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Posted on Mar 20, 2011 By Richard Lawson
Being pulled over and charged with DUI is troubling. If convicted of DUI, you face serious consequences. A first DUI is usually a misdemeanor and with each successive DUI the penalties increase. ...
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Posted on Mar 20, 2011 By Richard Lawson
A DUI in Georgia is really two different prosecutions. There is the criminal prosecution side and then the administrative suspension process prosecuted by the Department of Driver Services (DDS). The ...
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Posted on Mar 20, 2011 By Richard Lawson
In Georgia, you never have to plead guilty to a DUI. You are innocent until proven guilty and the prosecuting attorney on behalf of the state of Georgia must prove your guilt. Many of those accused of ...
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Posted on Mar 20, 2011 By Richard Lawson
DUI offenses are serious and a DUI attorney should be consulted. But what should you look for in a DUI lawyer? We offer a couple of considerations. First, we think that it is important to ask any ...
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Posted on Mar 20, 2011 By Richard Lawson
When most people think about a DUI charge, they assume it is for drinking and driving. However, Georgia drivers are charged with DUI everyday when they have not had a sip to drink. An arresting ...
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Posted on Mar 20, 2011 By Richard Lawson
In Hall County Georgia, officers frequently pull drivers over in an attempt to charge them with a DUI. It almost seems like a police state. Keep in mind that officers cannot randomly pull drivers ...
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Posted on Mar 20, 2011 By Richard Lawson
In Georgia, a DUI conviction cannot be expunged from your record. Expunged means removed or deleted. In many cases, sometimes 20 years or more after their DUI conviction, people inquire as to whether ...
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Posted on Mar 20, 2011 By Richard Lawson
When you are facing DUI charges, you will probably want to hire a lawyer to protect your rights and help you get the best possible results. But how much are the attorneys fees? There is no single ...
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Posted on Mar 20, 2011 By Richard Lawson
Have you been charged with a DUI in the Dahlonega area? You are certainly not alone. If you are facing a Dahlonega DUI, there are 3 general ways in which your case can be wrapped up. The most common ...
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Posted on Mar 20, 2011 By Richard Lawson
Cartersville police charge many people with DUI every week. A DUI has tough penalties including jail time and high fines. In addition, a DUI can affect your auto insurance, job, and possible education ...
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