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…
Even if you were simply riding along to help transport an intoxicated friend home on a cold night, DUI charges are still possible. Your location in the vehicle, proximity to open containers and slurred speech may give authorities sufficient probable cause to…
As more vehicles become autonomous, laws regarding DUI charges are changing to account for these vehicles just as though they were still driven by humans.
If you are driving drunk while using your vehicle's Autopilot feature, you could face charges of DUI.…
Many individuals face legal trouble after being charged with driving under the influence. While some might consider their case hopeless, not every case is hopeless.
Atlanta Municipal Court's focus on providing quick resolution of cases means they will schedule the initial appearance…
Professional drivers such as teachers, healthcare and counseling staff and those required to drive for work could face dire repercussions from being charged with DUI, including legal complications, loss of employment and increased insurance rates.
Professional licensing boards often take action against…
DUI offenders must undergo the criminal court process, which may include penalties such as fines and license suspension or even jail time. Understanding this basic process is key in protecting an accused's rights.
One of the key components of DUI arrest process…
Scheduling your initial court appearance (known as an "arraignment") can take months. Due to COVID-19 pandemic backlogs in state courts, new attorneys entering cases require time to familiarize themselves with case details and police reports before entering cases with new clients. Witnesses…
An arrest for DUI can have lasting repercussions in your life, from employment and background checks to insurance premiums and loan rates. A skilled Johns Creek DUI lawyer is ready to assist with these challenges.
An experienced attorney can identify every legal…
Once a driver is charged with DUI, their car insurance rates can drastically increase and additional costs such as filing an SR-22 form with their insurer will likely arise - further increasing premiums.
Rate increases vary based on both state and driver…
Johns Creek DUI arrests often carry more hidden costs than just those associated with fines and court fees, including financial strain and family disruption, which may even have lasting repercussions.
An individual convicted of DUI will become high-risk drivers, which will increase…
