Atlanta / Fulton County DUI officers are zealous in their pursuit of DUI drivers. They make thousands of arrests each year. Fulton County courts take in thousands of dollars as a result of the fines and fees assoicated with these DUI cases. But if have been arrested recently in Fulton County, or ...

Last Thursday, Griffin O'Neal entered a plea of not guilty to drug related DUI charges as well as possession of cocaine and firearm charges in a California court. Griffin, 46 years old, is the brother of actress Tatum O'Neal and son of Love Story actor Ryan O'Neal. Tatum has publicly struggled wi...

Outside of Athens, GA early Sunday morning, University of Georgia ( UGA ) football player Cornelius Washington was arrested for driving under the influence ( DUI ) charges. Washington was stopped by a police officer for speeding, allegedly driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone. Washington was headed no...

Have you been charged with an Atlanta DUI? If yes, you are not alone. City of Atlanta police officers, as well as Georgia State Troopers, charge thousands with Atlanta DUI offenses each year. In most cases, your first court date is at the City of Atlanta Municipal Court downtown on Garnett Street...

Going to trial can be daunting. However, a DUI trial is often needed as Atlanta DUI prosecuting attorneys are unable and unwilling to reduce or dimiss DUI charges - even in cases when the DUI arrest was unjust. Attorneys at the Law Office Richard S. Lawson have years of experience trying and winn...

Fulton County State Court is the jury trial court for Fulton County, GA misdemeanor offenses. So if you find yourself charged with a DUI by a state trooper, city of Atlanta police officer, or any officer from any city within Fulton County, and you want a jury trial, you will be in Fulton County S...

In Decatur, GA in DeKalb County, DUI prosecuting attorneys are tough on DUI. Many of those charged with DUI are under the mistaken assumption that it is easy to get a DUI charge reduced to Reckless Driving or just thrown out. Not the case in DeKalb County. The DUI prosecuters rarely reduce a DUI ...

18 year old vocalist Shelby Copra, lead singer of the Disney girl group KSM, was arrested recently for DUI - drunk driving charges. KSM was formed as a Go-Go's cover band for a new teen audience, but broke up. Law enforcement officers pulled Shelby's car over and she allegedely submitted to chem...

33 year old actress Jaime Pressly, perhaps best known for her role in the television series "My Name is Earl" entered a plea of "no contest" to charges of driving under the influence ( DUI ) in Santa Monica. Last week, the Judge sentenced Ms. Pressly to 3 years probation, alcohol and drugs classe...

Hines Ward was arrested for DUI early Saturday morning, July 9, 2011, in  DeKalb County Georgia.  Ward is a receiver for the professional football team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and formerly played football for the University of Georgia.  He currently maintains homes in both Sandy Springs, GA and...

Law enforcement officers in Johns Creek Georgia make many DUI arrests each month.  Johns Creek prosecuting attorneys and judges are tough on seeking DUI convictions.  But just because you were charged with a Johns Creek DUI doesn't mean that you will be convicted.  Everyone is entitled to a trial...

If you (or a friend or family member) had been convicted of a DUI, possession, or theft case in the city of Dunwoody, then you are very likely on probation.  Probation can be tough and people often end up in jail as a result of probation violations.  Many Dunwoody area probation officers and pros...

In Georgia, drivers of all ages are charged with DUI.  Typically, if a defendant in criminal or traffic case is less than 17 years of age, his or her case falls under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court.  The juvenile court functions a lot like adult court except that a juvenile does not get c...

In late April 2011, at 10:00 at night, Atlanta police officers pulled over the 2011 Porsche of Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Derek Lowe, age 37,  for racing another car on Peachtree Road in Atlanta.  Mr. Lowe has been charged with DUI, improper lane change, and reckless driving.  He issued a st...

If you have plead guilty or been convicted in a bench or jury trial of a DUI or other crime, you are likely on probation.  While on probation, there are two main ways in which you can violate your probation.  You can have a technical violation of probation or you can commit a new offense.  A tech...

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 maintain lane.  Once the officer has the driver stopped, he or she may suspect the driver of DUI...

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, the Georgia DUI officer will talk to the driver first and look for signs in their appearance or s...

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 plans.  The ramifications of a DUI can be even worse for a young person.  It is imperative tha...

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 way to resolve a DUI case is by a plea bargain.  This means that the prosecuting attorney makes...

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 answer to this question.  A spectrum exists in terms of what attorneys charge. If you cannot affor...

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 their conviction is eligible for expungement.  Unfortunately, it is not.  In Georgia, a convict...

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 over.  They need to have some reason to question the drivers sobriety.  So you are never really pull...

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 officer can charge you with DUI for being under the influence of drugs of both the legal and illegal ...

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 DUI resolve their case through a plea bargain and enter a guilty plea.  If you are wrongfully ...

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 potential attorney what percentage of their time is devoted to DUI defense.  The second considerat...