If you’ve been charged with a crime that you didn’t commit, you deserve to have a vigorous defense. However, if you have in fact broken the law, you may be able to negotiate a plea deal with the prosecutor to lessen the consequences. Most criminal cases are settled...
Criminal Defense
What to know about DMV administrative hearings for DUIs in Georgia
If the police pull you over, and the officer alleges that you were under the influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating medication, they may have taken your drivers’ license. They probably gave you notice of your right to a DMV administrative hearing on the...
Yes, you should challenge field sobriety tests
Though many people believe that failing field sobriety tests means that you’ll face a DUI conviction, the truth is that there are many reasons why people fail these tests without being intoxicated. Field sobriety tests include the: Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test...
Failing a breath test doesn’t force you to plead guilty to a DUI
Allegations of driving under the influence (DUI) are different than many other crimes because people often assume that anyone arrested for a DUI must be guilty. The proliferation of chemical breath tests and the perceived accuracy of these tests has led to a cultural...
Potential impacts of a DUI conviction in Georgia
If you are arrested for drunk driving in Georgia, many possible consequences can happen with long-lasting personal and financial effects. Fees, fines and jail time can result, as well as having your license suspended for a minimum of six months. A first-offense DUI...