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…
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…
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…
