Pre-trial actions

Field Sobriety Tests Inherently Flawed, Says Independent Researcher
Dallas criminal defense lawyer Robert Guest recently posted a very useful interview with field sobriety test expert Dr. Greg Kane. (…)

State's Failure to Turn Over Intoxilyzer Source Code May Result in Dismissal of Charges
Joshua Topolsky of the Engaget blog reports that the Minnesota Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether the State of Minnesota and/or the manufacturer of the Intoxilyzer 5000 machine must turn over the source code that operates the Intoxilyzer equipment. In discovery motions, the defense had demanded the source code but both the State of Minnesota and manufactgurer CMI corporation have refused to release the code. (…)

When is a Plea Bargain Most Likely?
One of the most frequent questions I hear from clients has to do with plea bargains vs. (…)

Intoxilyzer 5000 Pre-trial Discovery Motion Posted
In a gesture of appreciation to his fellow criminal defense lawyers, noted Marietta DUI lawyer Guy Sharpe has published his Motion for Full Information on the Intoxilyzer 5000. (…)

Can I take care of my DUI fine without appearing in Court?
I am well known in Cobb County and it would be very embarassing for me if word of my DUI got out. I'm not convinced that I was really guilty, but I would rather just pay the fine and be done with this mess. (…)

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

City Court or County Court - does it make a difference?
I got stopped for DUI by a City of Marietta police officer. I heard that I can ask for my case to be heard in Cobb County instead of the City of Marietta Court. (…)
Had too much to drink - is there any hope
I got arrested for DUI and I am guilty. I was drinking at a bar for several hours. What is going to happen to me? Is there anything you can do for me? (…)