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Can You Own a Gun with a DUI in Georgia?

Can You Own a Gun with a DUI in Georgia?

Gun ownership is a right that is granted by the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and Georgia’s state constitution. But whether you own a firearm for hunting or personal protection, it’s important to understand that this right can be take… Read More
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Can You Be Charged with a DUI in a Parked Car?

Can You Be Charged with a DUI in a Parked Car?

It is common knowledge that driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or more is illegal. However, what many people are surprised to learn is that you can also get a DUI charge in a parked car. Georgia’s drinking and driving laws apply not… Read More
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Do I Need to Hire an Expert Witness in a DUI Case?

Do I Need to Hire an Expert Witness in a DUI Case?

If you face a Georgia DUI charge, you may wonder if it is necessary to hire an expert witness to help your case. The answer depends on the unique circumstances and facts of your case and your defense lawyer’s analysis of the case. Having a highly q… Read More
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What To Know About Drugged Driving Charges in Georgia.

What To Know About Drugged Driving Charges in Georgia

While most Georgia DUI charges occur because of driving under the influence of alcohol, the state DUI law applies equally to driving under the influence of drugs. A driver may be charged for drugged driving for being under the influence of either ill… Read More
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What Happens to the Car After a DUI Arrest in Georgia?

What Happens to the Car After a DUI Arrest in Georgia?

If you’re arrested for DUI, what happens to your car — and how do you get it back? While issues relating to the criminal aspects of the arrest are at the forefront, you do need to make sure your car is safe. Depending on the situation, there are… Read More
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Can You Travel Abroad With a Georgia DUI Conviction?

Can You Travel Abroad With a Georgia DUI Conviction?

A Georgia DUI conviction can limit your ability to travel freely, especially if the penalties include license suspension or revocation, limited driving privileges, or an ignition interlock device. A DUI record may also prevent you from being admitted… Read More
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Felony DUI arrest by a police officer.

What Constitutes Felony DUI in Georgia?

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… Read More
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The occurrence of a DUI traffic stop.

What To Do At a DUI Traffic Stop

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… Read More
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Factors That Affect DUI Charges in Georgia

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… Read More
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A police officer holds a breath test machine in his hand ready at a traffic stop with his patrol car in the background.*the officer was blurred on purpose to place focus on the mouth piece. Concept for What Is the Legal Limit for DUI in Georgia?

What Is the Legal Limit for DUI in Georgia?

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… Read More
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