Georgia Supreme Court Overturns Contempt Order in Landmark Case for Attorney Rights
In a significant ruling today, the Supreme Court of Georgia has made a pivotal decision in the case of *Steel v. The State* (S24A1245), which has profound implications for the legal community, particularly for zealous representation in Georgia DUI cases and beyond. The Case Overview: […]
Read MorePeople vs Redmond – Does The Odor of Burnt Marijuana Justify a Vehicle Search?
The Impact of Illinois Supreme Court’s Decision in People v. Redmond on Georgia DUI Law Today, we delve into a significant legal ruling from the Illinois Supreme Court, The People of the State of Illinois v. Ryan Shavor Don Redmond (Docket No. 129201), filed on September 19, 2024, and explore its potential implications for Georgia […]
Read MoreComplexities in DUI Cases
Insights from a Recent Georgia Supreme Court Ruling In the realm of DUI defense, recent developments in Georgia case law highlight the importance of understanding the intricate legal landscape that can significantly impact the outcome of a case. The Georgia Supreme Court’s decision in Garrison v. State, S24G007, August 13, 2024, offers crucial insights into two […]
Read MoreInsights from State v. Lim
Does OCGA § 17-16-23 Protect the State from Early Evidence? Insights from State v. Lim On May 20, 2024, the Georgia Court of Appeals Second Division made an impactful decision on court order precedence over OCGA §17-16-23 in State v. Lim. BackgroundAfter his involvement in a single vehicle accident in October 2022, Woo Sik Lim […]
Read MorePivotal Ruling in Fischer v. United States Limits the overuse of Obstruction Charges
On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling in Fischer v. United States that clarified the scope of obstruction charges under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. This decision has far-reaching implications, particularly concerning the events of January 6, 2021, and how obstruction statutes are applied in federal law. Background of the Case Joseph Fischer […]
Read MoreDUI Case Update: Tatum v. State
Supreme Court of Georgia considers whether the independent source doctrine allows the admission of cell-phone evidence obtained via a search warrant, without considering if the decision to seek the warrant was prompted by an earlier warrantless search of the same cell-phone. Tatum v. State, S230955, Supreme Court of Georgia, June 11, 2024 Background and Case […]
Read MoreDUI Case Update: Allen v. The State
Appellate Court Victory in the Court of Appeals of Georgia A24A0005. Allen v. The State. This blog post is brought to you by the Law Offices of George Creal. Are you facing DUI charges in Atlanta, Georgia? We understand how stressful this situation can be, and we are here to help. This post discusses a […]
Read MoreState v. Jones: A Comprehensive Analysis of a DUI Case
In the case of State v. Jones, A24A0328, Court of Appeals of Georgia, Fourth Division. Decided: April 22, 2024. the Appellate Court was presented with a series of questions regarding the legality of a traffic stop and subsequent DUI arrest. The case highlights the intricacies of Fourth Amendment jurisprudence and the application of Georgia state […]
Read MoreNew Case Review: Blazek v. The State, A23A0949. Court of Appeals of Georgia, First Division.
Decided: August 7, 2023: Brian Blazek was arrested for DUI after he was contacted by Gwinnett County Police to investigate a called-in complaint that Blazek had possibly been operating an 18-wheel tractor-trailer while intoxicated. Blazek was contacted by police while standing outside and next to his Tractor. Blazek consented to field sobriety tests and portable […]
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