Posted by duijim in on October 19, 2023
How Breath Tests Can Affect a DUI Case
If the police suspect you of DUI, they may request you take a portable breath test (PBT), such as Alco-Sensor. If the test shows overage of alcohol consumption, arrest may ensue. However, the PBT machine used at DUI courts may not be as precise and there may be valid challenges against its accuracy that your (read more)
Posted by duijim in on October 19, 2023
What Makes a Good Lawyer for a DUI Case?
When facing DUI charges in Atlanta, it is critical that you hire the appropriate legal representative. Your choice could have an irreparable impact on both your life and career for years to come. Our DUI lawyers have successfully represented doctors, lawyers, teachers, nurses and pilots charged with DUI. They understand the potential risk a conviction (read more)
Posted by duijim in on October 19, 2023
What to Do When Getting Pulled Over For a DUI in Atlanta GA
An arrest for DUI can have devastating repercussions. Not only may fines and fees mount up quickly, but the costs associated with auto insurance could skyrocket too. Being pulled over for driving under the influence (DUI) can be an anxious situation. Here are some tips on what you should do if this occurs to you: (read more)
Posted by duijim in on September 19, 2023
Atlanta DUI Pain Points
Assuming you do not have an exceptionally high BAC or significant accident history that requires jail time to resolve, unless there are special circumstances surrounding your first lifetime DUI offense, it’s generally not advisable to resolve your first life DUI case through Atlanta Municipal Court with jail time alone. A North Georgia DUI lawyer could (read more)
Posted by duijim in on September 11, 2023
The Impact of a DUI Conviction on Your Georgia Driver’s License
An DUI conviction can have lasting repercussions. Not only may criminal penalties including jail time, fines, community service hours and alcohol education classes apply – your driver’s license could even be suspended or revoked as part of its aftermath. Driving while your license is suspended or revoked can have serious legal repercussions that will extend (read more)
Posted by duijim in on August 30, 2023
The History of DUI Checkpoints
DUI checkpoints remain highly controversial but are nonetheless utilized by police forces across most states. Indeed, many law enforcement leaders argue that even when no DUI arrests are made at these roadblocks, their use often results in many other arrests for drug offenses or outstanding warrants – justifying its continued usage. However, the Supreme Court (read more)
Posted by duijim in on August 22, 2023
The Benefits and Risks of a Plea Bargain in Felony DUI Cases
Selecting to plead guilty in a DUI case can be a monumental decision, with any guilty plea entered into as part of a plea bargain leading to criminal conviction and appearing on your record. Plea bargains may be worthwhile options in your Atlanta DUI case if they will help avoid harsher penalties in court. This (read more)
Posted by duijim in on August 22, 2023
CDL DUI and Implied Consent: What You Need to Know
By driving in Georgia, you have impliedly agreed to state-administered chemical tests on your breath, blood, or urine if police suspect you of driving under the influence. Refusal can result in a 12-month license suspension. After your arrest, the officer should read you an implied consent warning. A skilled DUI defense lawyer could detect errors (read more)
Posted by duijim in on August 22, 2023
The Consequences of a DUI in Atlanta
An Atlanta DUI can have dire repercussions, including jail time and fines that exceed $1,000; probation; counseling/rehabilitation programs and driver’s license suspension or cancellation; as well as potential work life and career implications of being arrested. Many individuals also fear how an arrest will negatively impact their professional lives and careers. This article will address (read more)