Posted by duijim in on June 4, 2025
The Role of Pretrial Motions in Driving Under the Influence
Pretrial motions are written requests filed prior to trial with strict filing deadlines. Such motions could include a Motion to Dismiss due to lack of probable cause or an In Limine request that certain inadmissible evidence not be discussed at trial. These motions help legally shape your case and set the limits for what will (read more)
Posted by duijim in on May 25, 2025
The One Question Every DUI Attorney Asks That Can Change Everything
The top DUI lawyers carefully investigate every detail of a DUI case to detect legal precedent and violations that could be used against prosecution’s evidence, such as irregularities in standard field sobriety tests such as Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Walk and Turn and One Leg Stand tests. 1. Why Was I Arrested? Have You Been Arrested (read more)
Posted by duijim in on May 14, 2025
The Secret Impact of a DUI on Airport Employment
Employers of airport workers often conduct background checks on applicants to ensure that they do not pose a threat to safety and security. DUI convictions may raise red flags for such positions if they cannot be expunged or restricted, particularly when not expunged or restricted. Furthermore, certain professions like healthcare providers and attorneys require clean (read more)
Posted by duijim in on May 7, 2025
Crossing State Lines Pending DUI From Atlanta to Alabama
1. Administrative License Suspension (ALS) Every state in the US has their own version of an Implied Consent Law, meaning you automatically agree to submit to sobriety tests when stopped by police for suspected OVI. These include breath, urine and blood testing to measure BAC (blood alcohol content) levels. If you refuse or fail the (read more)
Posted by duijim in on April 29, 2025
DUI Checkpoints at Georgia Music Festivals and Sporting Events
DUI checkpoints can be an unsettling topic of discussion. They tend to be used during holidays and major events and supervised by state patrol officers; their locations and times are usually announced ahead of time, giving drivers ample notice and giving them time to prepare. Drivers must present their license and registration, as well as (read more)
Posted by duijim in on April 23, 2025
Proposed 2025 Federal BAC Threshold Changes and Their Effect on Atlanta DUI Laws
As a general rule, anyone caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level exceeding the legal limit is considered intoxicated and should be charged with DUI. Depending on state law and severity of incident, DUI charges can lead to both criminal and non-criminal sanctions; first-time offenders in Georgia could potentially face jail time, probation (read more)
Posted by duijim in on April 10, 2025
Can AI Dashcams Be Your Best Witness in a DUI Case?
Drivers charged with DUI can face serious repercussions – fines, job loss or even jail time could all be consequences of their charges. Dash cam footage can serve as an objective witness, challenging an officer’s account of a driver’s demeanor and physical condition during a stop, potentially helping reduce or dismiss charges against them. Recordings (read more)
Posted by duijim in on April 1, 2025
The Hidden Financial Toll of a First-Time DUI Conviction
Atlanta DUI Lawyer and Financial Costs
Posted by duijim in on March 26, 2025
The Role of Expert Witnesses in DUI Criminal Trials
Expert witnesses can play an essential role when it comes to defending against DUI charges, providing court with scientific or other specialized information to clarify complex matters and support a client’s case. Expert testimony could be used to refute the accuracy of breathalyzer tests or provide explanations for certain field sobriety test results, such as (read more)
Posted by duijim in on March 18, 2025
How a DUI Can Secretly Impact Your Career and Professional Licenses
Under Georgia law, you may be charged with DUI if you operate a motor vehicle while legally impaired due to alcohol or drugs. Furthermore, Georgia state can impose DUI charges if legal prescription medications or medical substances impede driving ability. Police use chemical tests and field sobriety assessments like the walk-and-turn and one-leg stand tests (read more)