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This scenario may not be that much of an issue in some of the more rural areas of the state, but it certainly has become of keen interest to law enforcement in more populous metropolitan areas. In major metropolitan areas such as; metro Atlanta, Gwinnett County, Cobb County, Marietta and others t...

A Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction can have a devastating effect on a young persons' career and reputation. Many reading this article are parents to high schoolers, college students and young people who are just now discovering themselves as young adults. They're living their lives as...

I'm often asked this question by prospective clients. In most cases the answer is, for the most part, yes that is a realistic goal for your particular case but there's no way I can guarantee that. Sadly, for some prospective clients the answer is, no that's not a very realistic goal in your parti...

CAN I REALLY AFFORD TO HIRE A DUI DEFENSE ATTORNEY? People often ask themselves this question when they are arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). Sometimes they rationalize, “well it is a misdemeanor, maybe I should just represent myself.” That's true, a first, second, o...

A Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction can have a devastating effect on a young person's career and reputation. By young person, I'm specifically referring to those between the ages of 18 to 25. Typically, those are high schoolers, college students, and young adults who are just now disco...

There are many euphemisms that can be used to describe someone that is lying. Spinning a yarn, pulling the wool over someone's eyes, being full of shit are some you've no doubt heard before. In the legal arena we sometimes say someone is being “less than ...

The crime of Aggravated Assault falls under.....

Ever since the advent of the camera phone Americans have taken it upon themselves to record their interactions with police. This has added a level of accountability to policing that there otherwise would not be. Think Rodney King, Walter Scott, and oth...

It's very important not to make self-incriminating statements during traffic stops.

Many DUI case are either reduced to a lesser charge very early on in the process because key evidence in the state's case is suppressed, or the case is dismissed altogether because the police had no reason to stop the defendant in the first place. There are three key terms...