When is a Georgia DUI Prosecution Commenced? Key Insights for 2024
The landscape of DUI law in Georgia has seen significant judicial discourse surrounding the commencement of prosecution, particularly with regards to Uniform Traffic Citations (UTC). The split in the Georgia Court of Appeals over this issue impacts how Georgia DUI lawyers approach these cases, especially in terms of statute of limitations and procedural timelines. Understanding […]
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 More6 Major Reasons Why Diagnostic Hospital Blood Test For Alcohol Fall Short In a DUI Case
Why Hospital Blood Alcohol Tests Lack Forensic Reliability in DUI Cases When facing a DUI charge, the evidence often hinges on blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test results. However, it’s important to understand that not all BAC tests are created equal-particularly those conducted in hospital laboratories. While essential for medical treatment, hospital laboratory testing for alcohol […]
Read MoreThe Movement to Lower the DUI BAC Limit in the U.S
The Movement to Lower the DUI BAC Limit in the U.S. In late 2018, Utah became the first state in the United States to lower its drunk-driving limit from a blood-alcohol content (BAC) of .08 to .05. This bold move has sparked a significant debate and a movement across the country to adopt similar legislation. […]
Read MoreGeneral and Special Demurrers
Understanding General and Special Demurrers,Their Key Differences, and How It Applies to DUI Cases In the intricate landscape of legal procedures, demurrers play a crucial role in the judicial process. For those unfamiliar, a demurrer is an objection that an opponent’s point is irrelevant or invalid while conceding the factual basis of the point. This […]
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 MoreDoes a Pilot Have to Report a DUI to The FAA?
A pilot must report a DUI arrest to the FAA within 60 days of the motor vehicle action. This includes any conviction for a violation of a federal or state statute relating to the operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or a drug, while impaired by alcohol or a drug, or while […]
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 MoreShould I hire an attorney for traffic accident tickets in Georgia?
As a Georgia DUI lawyer, we have to deal with a lot of regular traffic tickets. Every DUI arrest starts with an ordinary traffic ticket. I understand the challenges that all drivers face when dealing with a traffic ticket involving an accident, especially for young drivers under 21 years of age. If you have been […]
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