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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
