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 DDS prosecution can be problematic when the driver refused to submit to the breath or blood tes...

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.  However, if you are charged with DUI, even if it is your first time, and you have minor children in...

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 are set for arraignment following your arrest, the prosecuting attorney on behalf of the state...

A Georgia Tech baseball was arrested and charged with  DUI in early February.  The Georgia State Patrol pulled over the 21 year old young man in Buckhead on February 3 after crossing out of his lane several times.  He admitted to the officer that he had consumed a bourbon and Coke earlier and the...

The warmer weather means the patios at many local restaurants have opened up and the atmosphere at most places has officially been set to spring break mode. That's all wonderful, but, of course, that means there will be more drinking and driving this weekend. The cops know it's warm and they know...

A diabetic will look and act like a drunk driver to the officer, and will certainly fail any DUI "field sobriety tests".  Hypoglycemia (abnormally low levels of blood glucose) is frequently seen in connection with driving error on this nation's roads and highways.  Even more frequent are unjustif...

The defendant was charged with 12 separate traffic offenses from an incident within the city of Morrow GA.  The Law Offices of Richard S Lawson's investigation revealed most of the charges were flawed.  Negotiations with the prosecutor resulted in a plea arrangement for a one charge of reckless d...

It means the officer will submit a sworn report to the DMV requesting your license be administratively suspended for one year.  You have thirty days after your arrest to file an appeal of this report.  If you do not do so within thirty days your license will be suspended on the 46th d...

With summer here, Georgia residents and out-of-state visitors  have taken their boats out onto Georgia's many lakes and rivers. They all like to have a good time-whether fishing, skiing, or relaxing. While boating recreation often involves food, fishing and good company of friends and family, it...

An Atlanta Falcons player will avoid going to jail after pleading no contest to three misdemeanor counts of marijuana possession.  The defensive tackle had originally been charged with a felony charge of possessing 40 grams of marijuana.  He will have to serve 12 months probation and pay a $1500 ...

A Dekalb fireman is still employed while an internal investigation is being completed after a guilty plea to driving under the influence. The fireman was sentenced to serve 12 months probation, perform 64 hours of community service, enroll in an alcohol treatment program, and pay a $961 fine.  He...

The Athletic Director of the University of Georgia was arrested for DUI on June 30, just minutes before his salary increase was to take effect. The suspect was charged with driving under the influence and failure to maintain his lane.  He was booked at the Atlanta City Jail, where he refused to s...

If you are placed on probation, you need to think of it as a jail sentence you are being allowed to serve in the free world.  If you do not complete the conditions of your sentence, you will be arrested and taken before a judge for a probation revocation hearing.  At this hearing, the alleged vio...

If you are licensed to drive in any state other than Georgia and get a DUI in Georgia, it is important to note that there can be licensing consequences both in Georgia and your home State.  Even if your license was returned to you, it is important to send a 10-Day Letter.  Also if convicted, almo...

When a person is arrested for DUI in Georgia, he/she should be read the Georgia Implied Consent Warning.  The warning indicates that a person is required to take a blood, breath, or urine test or their driver's license will be suspended for a year.  However if a test is taken, they may face a dri...

When you are arrested for DUI in Georgia, your license will likely be taken.  In its place you will be given a 30 day license permit.  Many people fail to read the instructions on the back of the permit.  The instructions say that you have 10 days in which to file an appeal with the Georgia Depar...

The State of Georgia uses technology designed in the 1970's to conduct breath tests on its citizens and guests.  That should be enough said, but I will explain further. The Intoxilyzer 5000 was designed in the 1970's and was last updated (significantly) in the 1980's.  Several more advanced and a...

It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Georgia with a Blood Alcohol Content or BAC of .08 or above.  Did you know there are also separate, lower limits of BAC for under 21 drivers as well as commercial drivers?   How many drinks can I drink and still be under the legal limit? ...

The young woman charged in the vehicular homicide death of a governor's intern is going to hold a press conference with her family attorney on Thursday. The woman crashed into the intern's vehicle after leaving her job as a waitress at a club downtown.  Her Blood Alcohol Content was .229, almost ...

We are pleased to announce the launch of our Georgia DUI Blog.