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What Constitutes Felony DUI in Georgia?
March 8th, 2024
Any DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charge is a serious matter in the State of Georgia. While many DUI offenses are charged as misdemeanors, DUI can be a felony in certain circumstances, which means greater potential criminal and administrative pen…
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What To Do At a DUI Traffic Stop
February 28th, 2024
If you get pulled over by the police for a DUI traffic stop, your words and actions may play a significant role in determining the outcome. Knowing what to do at a DUI traffic stop is extremely important. Based on our decades of experience representi…
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What Is an Arraignment?
December 21st, 2023
If you face a criminal charge in Georgia, your case will follow an established criminal process. An arraignment is a step in the process that occurs early in a criminal case, following the arrest or issuance of a citation. Retaining an experienced cr…
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Categories: Criminal Defense
Why You Should Not Plead Guilty to a Georgia Criminal Charge
November 30th, 2023
Individuals charged with a criminal offense often wonder if they should just plead guilty and accept the consequences. The truth is that entering a guilty plea is one of the most serious mistakes you can make in a criminal case. You should never plea…
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Categories: Criminal Defense
Factors That Affect DUI Charges in Georgia
October 17th, 2023
The State of Georgia does not have an offense called aggravated DUI or statutory aggravating factors or sentence enhancements that automatically apply in a DUI case. However, there are certain factors that may affect the court’s decisions in a DUI…
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What Is the Legal Limit for DUI in Georgia?
August 18th, 2023
After a traffic stop on suspicion of DUI, the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) in your blood usually determines how the officer will file the official charges associated with a driving under the influence of alcohol arrest. One method of bringing a…
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Understanding the Georgia Open Container Law
July 19th, 2023
The Georgia open container law generally prohibits consumption of alcohol and possession of open alcoholic beverage containers in motor vehicles on public highways. The offense is often associated with a DUI charge. If you face an open container law…
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What Is the Super Speeder Law in Georgia?
June 9th, 2023
If you receive a speeding ticket in Georgia, the state’s super speeder law imposes an additional $200 fine on top of the other fines and penalties, if you are convicted of exceeding 85 mph on a major highway or 75 mph on a two-lane road. Failure to…
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Categories: Criminal Defense
How Does Traffic / Misdemeanor Probation Work in Georgia?
May 22nd, 2023
The State of Georgia classifies non-felony traffic violations as misdemeanors, rather than as a lesser offense. State courts may impose probation as part of sentencing for any misdemeanor. If you are placed on misdemeanor probation as part of the sen…
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Categories: Criminal Defense
What To Do If You Are Arrested in Georgia
April 28th, 2023
An arrest is often a stressful and traumatic experience. The experience can be confusing, and it may be hard to know what to do. If you understand your rights and know how to exercise them, that knowledge can help you avoid confusion and get the help…
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Categories: Criminal Defense