Atlanta's craft brewery scene is flourishing, with something for every type of beer drinker. Visit local favorites such as SweetWater Brewing Company - known for their award-winning 420 Extra Pale Ale and G13 IPA; or explore two Tides Brewing in Savannah to…
Police departments across Georgia are using body cameras more and more, providing an objective record of traffic stops, field sobriety tests and arrests that can provide crucial facts in a DUI case.
Body camera footage can reveal discrepancies between an officer's written…
Understanding passenger liability in DUI accident cases helps victims build strong legal cases against drunk drivers. A victim's attorney can use eyewitness testimony, physical evidence and state laws like Georgia dram shop laws against non-drivers to hold them responsible for injuries caused…
Field sobriety tests can be notoriously challenging to conduct under real-world circumstances, with environmental distractions like slippery surfaces and poor lighting leading to subpar performance from even sober individuals, potentially leading to false DUI charges.
Weather conditions can have an effect on…
Successful constitutional challenges can have a dramatic effect on any case they arise in, potentially rendering evidence inadmissible, charges being reduced or even the whole thing dismissed altogether.
An attorney may be able to have certain damaging evidence removed prior to trial…
Video evidence can be an effective weapon in your defense of DUI charges, as it is unaffected by perception issues or memory lapses like eyewitness testimony is. Furthermore, it can demonstrate whether an officer administered field sobriety tests correctly or whether environmental…
Atlanta hosts an impressive calendar of festivals throughout the year. Enjoy spring's native dogwood blooms during Piedmont Park Arts Festival or stop by Grant Park Summer Shade Festival to take part in live music performances and art exhibits.
Sweet Auburn Music Fest…
Though sleeping it off in your own vehicle might seem like the responsible choice, Georgia law still could convict you for DUI. "Actual physical control" can be interpreted in various ways depending on your specific case and individual circumstances can make or…
Most states have laws in place which hold parents legally liable for accidents caused by their teenagers, under a legal theory known as vicarious liability.
In other words, if your child causes an accident in your vehicle and causes damages to a…
An alcohol DUI conviction can have far-reaching repercussions that extend well beyond legal consequences; they could even alter your car insurance premiums in Georgia.
Insurance companies recognize DUI convictions as indicators of risky behavior and, as a result, increase premiums accordingly. Rate…
