After a DUI arrest in Georgia, many people remember being asked to take a breath, blood, or urine test but do not realize that the law can also recognize an opportunity for an additional independent chemical test. This issue is part of the overall DUI case. It is different from a roadside screening device and … Read more
After a DUI arrest in Walker County, it is common to feel that the case is already decided because an officer wrote a report, made an arrest, or obtained a breath or blood result. It is not. A DUI case should be evaluated as a whole, from the reason for the traffic stop through the … Read more
In Georgia DUI cases, a blood test is often considered the “gold standard” of evidence by prosecutors. Unlike a breath test, which measures alcohol vapor, a blood test directly measures the concentration of alcohol or drugs in your bloodstream. However, blood testing is a complex scientific process that is vulnerable to human error, contamination, and … Read more
If you are arrested for DUI in Georgia and agree to the state-administered breath test, you will be tested on the Intoxilyzer 9000. Introduced statewide to replace the older Intoxilyzer 5000, this machine is often presented by prosecutors as an infallible piece of technology. However, like any machine, it is subject to mechanical failure, improper … Read more
Fleeing and eluding in Georgia under OCGA 40-6-395 carries mandatory license suspension and up to 12 months in jail. A defense attorney may be able to prevent the suspension.
A no insurance conviction in Georgia means a 60-day license suspension with no limited permit available. Learn the penalties under OCGA 40-6-10 and how an attorney can prevent your suspension.
If you are stopped at a police roadblock in Georgia, the situation can be tense and confusing. A common question that arises is: “Do I have to show my ID at a DUI checkpoint?” The answer depends entirely on where you are sitting in the car. The rules for the driver are very different from … Read more
If you or a loved one has just been arrested for driving under the influence, the immediate priority is getting out of jail. The first question families ask is always: “How much is bail for a DUI in Georgia?” The short answer is that for a standard, first-offense misdemeanor DUI, bail is typically set between … Read more
Georgia law enforcement will run DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols throughout Walker County this Fourth of July weekend. LaFayette DUI attorney Gordon Hall explains your rights at a Georgia roadblock and what to do if you are arrested.