Every spring, summer, and fall, the streets around Atlanta’s major stadiums—State Farm Arena, Truist Park, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium—transform into a bustling river of traffic. For many fans, the night ends with a celebratory ride home, but for a small fraction, the joy…
Understanding the 30‑Day Deadline
When a Georgia resident is arrested for driving under the influence, the law establishes a critical 30‑day period. Within those 30 days, the defendant must file an application for a hearing before the court or submit a request…
As soon as someone is arrested for DUI, an officer will seize their driver's license and hand them a form known as DDS 1205. This document acts as the basis for administrative license suspension proceedings.
An individual who disagrees with this decision…
Georgia DUI laws allow police to charge drivers with marijuana DUI if there are traces of THC or its metabolites in their system, even if no impairment can be demonstrated at that moment. Such residue can remain for weeks after exposure.
Experienced…
Atlanta Fire reported on Twitter that they have safely extricated a woman after her SUV overturned on a parking deck at Cottonwood Westside Apartments on 14th Street.
Parking garages often feature narrow lanes and blind spots caused by structural supports or ramps,…
The Super Bowl is an occasion of excessive commercials and celebrity cameos, attractive beer sales offers, and celebratory drinking. Research demonstrates a rise in traffic deaths associated with alcohol related crashes after every game; alcohol often contributes to these tragedies.
Attendees must…
Accessing court services meaningfully for people with limited English proficiency (LEP) or sensory impairments is a top priority, including sight translation services which provide oral interpretation of standardized, routine written documents.
Omar Rodriguez was arrested for DUI and the high court rejected…
Officers arresting individuals suspected of DUI in Georgia may request blood, breath or urine tests; the results may lead to fines, jail time, license suspension and mandatory drug or alcohol treatment services.
An experienced Atlanta DUI attorney knows how to challenge these…
Monroe, Georgia drivers arrested for DUI may need to install an ignition interlock device (IID). This Breathalyzer-like device requires the driver to blow into it before starting their vehicle.
Individuals are responsible for paying installation, monthly monitoring and calibration fees incurred as…
An arrest for DUI can have lasting repercussions for your reputation, career and family life. Furthermore, insurance rates could skyrocket and make obtaining health, disability and life coverage difficult or even impossible.
Atlanta criminal defense attorney James Yeargan has specialized skills, such…
