Category Archives: DUI Defense
Driving on a Suspended License After a Cobb DUI Arrest: How a Second Charge Compounds the First
After a DUI arrest in Cobb County, your license can take a hit long before your criminal case is resolved. Then real life gets in the way. The kids need a ride to school, your shift starts at six, and the nearest bus stop is a long walk away. Plenty of people decide a… Read More »
Laughing Gas, Real Charges: Nitrous Oxide and Inhalant DUI in Georgia
Flavored nitrous oxide canisters, often sold under the brand name Galaxy Gas, turn up at gas stations and vape shops with a label saying they are for whipped cream. That label does not change what happens when someone inhales the gas and then drives. Many Georgians have no idea this can lead to a… Read More »
Understanding Marijuana DUI in Georgia
With all the efforts at legalization occurring in many jurisdictions across the U.S., folks might easily think that cases of marijuana DUI will be less serious than they were before. Georgia, however, does not permit the use of marijuana or being under its influence while driving a motor vehicle. A driver who has been… Read More »
Can You Get a DUI in Georgia After Taking Prescription Medication?
When it comes to DUI, you usually think of alcohol or illegal drugs. Nevertheless, DUI laws in Georgia do not restrict DUI charges to those substances alone. You can receive a DUI even if you were under the influence of prescription medications, where the prescriptions were valid, and the medications were being used as… Read More »
Can a Georgia DUI Be Reduced to Reckless Driving?
A Georgia DUI conviction carries repercussions. These include fines, probation, license sanctions, and more. The first thing someone arrested for DUI should ask is whether the case can be pleaded to a lesser offense. Sometimes, a Georgia DUI case can be settled by pleading guilty to reckless driving. But a downgrading of a DUI… Read More »
What Happens If You Get a DUI While Driving a Rental Car in Georgia?
DUI cases are generally complex. However, the situation is even more complex when the driver is pulled over in a rental car or a vehicle owned by someone else. Tourists, business people, and sometimes local residents rent vehicles, and a DUI arrest can make things more complicated. You may be breaching your contract with… Read More »
Can You Get a DUI on a Golf Cart, E-Bike, or Other Nontraditional Vehicle in Georgia?
The vast majority of DUIs occur in automobiles, pickup trucks, and motorcycles. Nevertheless, Georgia DUI laws don’t apply only to ordinary cars. A person consuming alcohol or drugs might think they can still operate a golf cart, e-bike, or other non-traditional vehicle. This would be a huge mistake. Georgia DUI laws cover more than… Read More »
Can You Get a DUI on Private Property in Georgia?
Most folks believe that DUI laws in Georgia are applicable only to public roads and highways. This misleads people into believing that if they drive under the influence on private property, including parking lots, private driveways, or private roads, they will not be arrested for DUI. This is not the case in Georgia. Georgia’s… Read More »
Can You Be Convicted of DUI Without a Breath or Blood Test in Georgia?
Many Georgians believe that a prosecutor cannot prove DUI without either a breath or blood test that shows the defendant’s BAC. Although chemical tests provide very strong evidence against the defendant, they are not necessary to prove DUI in Georgia. In certain cases, the prosecutor might try to prove DUI without chemical tests. If… Read More »
Delta-8, Delta-9, and THC-A Arrests in Georgia: When Legal Products Lead to Criminal Charges
During the last few years, hemp-based products, including Delta-8 THC, Delta-9 THC, and THC-A, have grown very popular in Georgia. Consumers buy those products from smoke shops, grocery stores, and even online, unaware that, in some cases, they might still get into legal trouble for possession of those substances. Since most of those products… Read More »