2020

Are Court Open During COVID-19?

[15-April-20 12:56:32]
I have received many inquires as to whether court is proceeding as usual during the coronavirus pandemic. Statewide, Chief Justice Harold D. Melton declared a...

What Happens If I Get A DUI During COVID-19?

[8-April-20 17:50:39]
During this national crisis, local police are still monitoring the roadways for traffic violations including speeding, reckless driving, and Driving Under the Influence.  If you...

2019

DUI from RX Drugs in Georgia

[5-September-19 12:18:41]
Far too many drivers are under the impression that they can only be charged with DUI when they have consumed enough alcohol to be over...

Georgia Fake IDs

[6-August-19 16:48:40]
While having a fake ID has almost become a rite of passage for teens, when an adult uses a fake ID to obtain a job,...

Georgia Family Violence

[16-July-19 15:48:13]
Family violence is defined in the state of Georgia as one of a number of specific criminal offenses perpetrated between specific family members. Georgia family...

Atlanta Marijuana Law Changes

[27-June-19 17:34:24]
Atlanta Marijuana Law Changes In October 2017, the Atlanta City Council unanimously approved legislation introduced which dramatically reduced penalties associated with possession of marijuana. The...

Georgia Intoxilyzer 9000 Unreliable?

[29-May-19 14:13:56]
Georgia Intoxilyzer 9000 Unreliable? There are essentially three ways to determine whether a driver is legally intoxicated—a breath test, a blood test and a urine...

Georgia Implied Consent

[14-April-19 18:30:33]
Georgia’s implied consent law was recently challenged—successfully. A Georgia woman, Andrea Elliott, was prosecuted for DUI. When arrested, Elliott refused a breathalyzer test. Under Georgia...

2018