Blog News - General, Recent DUI Blog Posts

As an experienced DUI lawyer serving Alpharetta and the surrounding North Fulton communities, I’ve seen firsthand how the local justice system impacts those facing misdemeanor charges, including DUI arrests. The recent reopening of the Alpharetta Detention Center marks a significant shift in how our city handles detentions, and it’s a development worth discussing for anyone […]

As a dedicated Smyrna DUI lawyer, I’ve seen firsthand how body-worn camera (BWC) footage can make or break a case. In DUI arrests, police bodycams often capture critical moments-from the initial stop to field sobriety tests and breathalyzer administration. But what many don’t realize is that the video itself is just the surface. Beneath it […]

As a Hall County DUI lawyer with over 31 years of experience defending clients in Georgia, I’ve seen firsthand how the “science” of DUI testing is often presented as ironclad evidence in court. But as the quote goes, “The foundation of science is the humility to learn, not the arrogance of expertise.” This wisdom reminds […]

As a dedicated Cumming DUI lawyer at George C. Creal, Jr., P.C., Trial Lawyers, I’ve handled hundreds of DUI cases in Forsyth County and across North Georgia. One of the most critical aspects of defending against DUI charges is ensuring your rights are protected, including your right to a speedy trial. In Georgia, this right […]

As a Georgia gun lawyer with years of experience defending clients in self-defense and firearms-related cases, I’ve seen firsthand how complex these situations can be. Homeowners have the right to protect their homes, lives, and property, but the law draws clear lines on when and how force can be used. Today, I want to break […]

As an experienced DUI lawyer in Alpharetta and throughout Georgia, I’ve spent years challenging the so-called “science” behind field sobriety tests in court. One of the most commonly used-and misused-tools in DUI arrests is the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test. Officers claim it can detect alcohol impairment with high accuracy, but a deep dive into […]

A recent incident covered by WSB TV in Rome, Georgia, has once again spotlighted the unreliability of field sobriety tests (FSTs) for detecting drug impairment, leaving an innocent young man facing life-altering consequences. As a seasoned Georgia DUI attorney specializing in drug-related cases, I’ve seen firsthand how these subjective tests can lead to wrongful arrests, […]

As a seasoned Coweta DUI lawyer with over 25 years of experience defending clients in traffic and criminal cases, I’ve seen countless motions to suppress evidence from questionable stops. The recent Georgia Court of Appeals decision in Chapman v. State (368 Ga. App. 682, 890 Se.E.2d 313, A23A0234, decided June 27, 2023) is a must-know […]

As an experienced Atlanta DUI lawyer, I’ve spent years challenging forensic evidence in courtrooms across Georgia. From breathalyzer results to blood toxicology reports, the science behind DUI prosecutions often appears ironclad-until you dig deeper. But what happens when the scientists themselves question the system’s flaws? A recent editorial in Forensic Science International: Synergy by Aaron […]