May 24, 2008

• Don't Forget to Buckle Up!

  On this Memorial Day, 2008 weekend, I would like to take a minute to remind all readers of this blog about the importance of wearing seat belts.  Remember, the goal of a DUI or criminal defense lawyer is not to encourage people to break the law.  And, at least in my opinion, criminal defense lawyers are not doing their jobs if they don't make an effort to get their clients help and assistance so that those clients will not reenter the criminal defense system. (…)

April 29, 2008

• Man Fixing Flat Tire Arrested for DUI - Can These Charges be Challenged?

  The University of Georgia police arrested a man and charged him with DUI when they found him fixing a flat tire while intoxicated.  The story in the Athens Banner Herald is very brief and there may be additional facts, but I suspect that most first year law students can see the problems with a DUI charge. (…)

April 17, 2008

• Has DUI Punishment Become Punitive Rather Than Preventative?

  Take a look at this interesting opinion piece from a blogger community who calls itself "The Discovering Alcoholic."  The writer contends that the public at large does not necessarily benefit when state legislatures pass tougher and tougher DUI laws. (…)

May 11, 2006

• What Special Issues are there if I have a CDL (commercial driver's license)?

  I am scared to death. I drive a truck for a beer distributor (!) and I got a DUI about two weeks ago (I was not on the job but my employer has a rule that if I am convicted of a DUI, I get fired). (…)

March 6, 2006

• How long does a DUI stay on my driving record?

  How long does a DUI stay on my driving record? Does it count as a second DUI if I got my first one 10 years ago? (…)

• Parental notification

  I am 19 and got arrested for DUI. Is the judge going to tell my parents about this? (…)

• What is the definition of DUI in Georgia?

  What is the definition of DUI in Georgia? Does it only apply to alcohol or can you also be DUI for smoking marijuana? (…)

• Recent legislative changes in Georgia DUI laws

  Were there any changes to the Georgia DUI laws in 2005? Have you heard any news about new laws in 2006? (…)