According to reports out of North Fulton County, a driver has recently been arrested for driving under the influence. The reason the incident made local news, is that he was accused of DUI in Fulton County with both of his children riding in the backseat of his vehicle. As a Fulton County DUI La...

Tragedy struck on August 23 as nearby Cobb County Police Officers found Corie Bethea, 44, struck dead by an unknown driver. After fatally striking Bethea shortly after 11 p.m., the driver fled the scene without stopping. Bethea was pronounced dead when he arrived at WellStar Kennestone Hospital. ...

As a Fulton County DUI Attorney, I know that there have been many instances where a police officer has exaggerated evidence or seen something that wasn't there in the course of an arrest. Of course, this is not to say that all police officers are dishonest - but every profession has instances of ...

Just this morning, a high-speed chase through Midtown came to an end when a car plunged 30 feet down an embankment, landed on the Downtown Connector and burst into flames. The entire ordeal lasted about 15 minutes. The incident began when an officer attempted to pull over a white Mercedes sedan ...

On July 7, Atlanta Police arrested Justin Hamilton, an off-duty DeKalb County Police detective, after he hit a pedestrian. Hamilton is accused of driving under the influence of drugs – Atlanta Police have not revealed what drugs they suspect Hamilton of taking. According to reports, Hamilton was...

With Lake Lanier only being a short drive north of Atlanta, many Fulton County residents head to the water during the summer months. One important thing to remember for lake-goers is to never get behind the wheel of a watercraft after drinking. In today's post, I'll be talking about the dangers o...

Earlier this year, the Georgia Supreme Court made a huge change to the state's DUI Law by making the decision that if a driver refuses to take a breathalyzer test during a DUI investigation, that refusal cannot be used against them at trial. The Justices decided that using a driver's refusal to s...

A man from Bolingbroke, GA elected to make a beer run, on a lawn mower and while he was allegedly intoxicated. Lonnie Spoon was the driver of the lawn mower. He was taking it to a gas station off of GA Highway 19 South in Bolingbroke to get more beer for the day. A citizen called the sheriff's o...

Steven Foster, age 62, is a former Democratic congressional candidate in North Georgia. He now stands accused of violating his probation stemming from a DUI conviction. Foster was taken back to the Whitfield County jail after he, allegedly, failed to complete his assigned DUI classes. He now fac...

When most people think about a DUI charge in Georgia, they typically picture the driver who had too much drink. One whiskey too many, a "few too many" beers, or continued drinking while in the car. However, also very common is a DUI for drugs. This includes the less common, but just as illegal us...

On February 18, 2019, the Georgia Supreme Court struck down a portion of Georgia's DUI law by ruling that a driver's refusal to take a breathalyzer test cannot be used against him or her in court. The justices determined that using that refusal in court as evidence violates the Georgia Constitut...

On New Year's Day, an Alpharetta, GA police officer managed to escape injury when a suspected DUI driver slammed into her vehicle. The accident occurred at around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 1, 2019, on Georgia 400 Southbound, near the Holcomb Bridge Road exit. According to the Alpharetta police ...

During the recent holiday season, law enforcement cracked down on all types of traffic infractions but focused especially on finding those who were intoxicated while driving. To do this, police officers employed many different techniques, from having more officers on duty to using sobriety checkp...

Mark Pettitt, age 26, was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Pettitt was recently elected to become the next Hall County Board of Education member, replacing retiring board member Brian Sloan. Pettitt is elected to represent the board's South...

As the Thanksgiving holiday weekend approaches, so too do a significantly higher number of drivers on Georgia's roadways. Increased traffic is always more likely to increase the risk of an accident, but the holiday also increases the risk for arrests due to drunk or intoxicated driving. During t...

Field sobriety tests are standardized procedures through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that attempt to determine if a person is intoxicated while driving. While these tests are standardized, they are far from 100% accurate. In fact, many drivers "fail" these tests whe...

In Georgia, there are a number of different charges which commonly get charged alongside DUI. One of the most common is the charge of disorderly conduct. When a driver is intoxicated, he or she often makes poor conduct choices, and with Georgia's broad definitions the law covers a great many situ...

In Georgia, when you get your license from the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), along with your privilege to drive comes specific requirements, many of which no one will ever tell you about. Just because you are unaware of a law, does not mean that you will not be expected to follow i...

Alcohol is not the only intoxicating substance which can result in a Georgia DUI. Cocaine, an illegal drug, can seriously affect a driver's perception, reaction time, and ability to operate a motor vehicle safely. If you were pulled over by Georgia law enforcement while driving under the influenc...

In Georgia, you can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of marijuana, subjecting you to criminal penalties. Law enforcement officers are always on the lookout for impaired drivers, and if an officer smells the distinct odor of marijuana, you are more than likely to be arrested and c...

A 46-year-old man was arrested in Franklin, Indiana for mowing his neighbors' lawn without their permission while drunk. Barry Ridge was arrested while driving down the road on his red lawnmower and blew 0.189 on the breathalyzer test. This was not the first time he had been arrested for DUI whil...

Last week, Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts sustained minor injuries when he was involved in a Sandy Springs drunk driving accident. The crash occurred at Glenridge Drive and Roswell Road, which is known as one of the most dangerous intersections in Sandy Springs. According to reports...

Many people enjoy a few alcoholic beverages while spending a night out on the town. While much of the time people moderate their consumption, its all too easy to miscalculate and end up too intoxicated to drive home. When an individual finds themselves in this situation there are a number of dif...

Any criminal charge may adversely affect immigration status in the United States. Although immigrating itself is by no means easy, a DUI arrest and possible conviction stand to complicate this already difficult process. During an arrest, the suspect (regardless of citizenship status) will have hi...

The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine released a report this month containing various recommendations for policy changes in the sphere of drunk driving. Topping this list was the suggestion to lower the legal limit from .08 to .05. This is nothing new. A potential shift to a...