Sobriety checkpoints are regularly conducted across metro Atlanta, especially on weekends and during holidays and other periods of heightened DUI efforts. Knowing what the police can and cannot ask you at an equipment inspection stop in Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb or Gwinnett County…
A DUI doesn't sound very pleasant, but one that involves a child in the car, can be really serious for the driver. DUI with a child passenger is not taken lightly in Georgia. Can be a separate child endangerment issue, extra exposure…
There's a reason to believe that sleeping in a self-driving car is still a viable way to get hit with a DUI in Atlanta.There is a reason to think that sleeping in a self-driving car is still a viable way to get…
Think about going home from a dinner in Midtown tonight. You had one glass of wine several hours ago and knew you were not drunk. A minor traffic violation (like a taillight burned out or not keeping the lane) occurs and you…
On every Labor Day weekend, Atlanta downtown turns into a whole new world. Tens of thousands of passionate fans, elaborate cosplayers, and convention-goers bring Dragon Con to the center of the city like no other event, filling the streets, hotel lobbies, and…
To most Atlanta Braves enthusiasts, The Battery Truist Park is the place to be on and off game day. The colourful mixed-use project provides open containers within its premises, an infinite number of bars, and a party-like environment that many times persist…
You have been planning the ideal winter vacation months. The flights to Vancouver are already made, Whistler ski lift tickets are bought and your hotel room, with its view to mountains, is being booked. You stuff your bags, move to Hartsfield-Jackson International…
A DUI stop can be the most unjust of all the stops. You did not speed. You did not weave. You were not stopped because of some obvious thing. You just crashed into a queue of traffic and a policeman began interviewing…
A normal traffic violation does not take long when a driver is stopped. Nonetheless, to others, a breathalyzer test can result in a series of court headaches particularly in cases involving a child in the car. The circumstances become extremely high: the…
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…
