Blog Posts in June, 2010
Posted on Jun 30, 2010 By Richard Lawson
When a person is arrested and has children under 14 in the vehicle, they will also be charged with DUI Child Endangerment . What is not known by many people is that for each child, it is considered a ...
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Posted on Jun 29, 2010 By Richard Lawson
On July 1, 2010 texting while driving will become illegal in Georgia . If pulled over, you face a $150 fine and one point on your driver's license. More importantly for those suspected of DUI, it is ...
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Posted on Jun 29, 2010 By Richard Lawson
One of the biggest mistakes made when a person is arrested for DUI is seeking legal advice from the wrong resources. One of the worst resources is the bail bondsman. The moment you are released, you ...
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Posted on Jun 28, 2010 By Richard Lawson
The key to a successful DUI defense is to never assume a case is hopeless. No case is hopeless . The client was arrested and failed both field sobriety testing and the breath test . Against the odds, ...
Continue reading "Milton Georgia Case Reduced From DUI to Reckless Driving" »
Posted on Jun 28, 2010 By Richard Lawson
When arrested for a DUI in Sandy Springs , your case will start in the Sandy Springs Municipal Court . At this court your attorney will have your case investigated and a favorable plea bargain can be ...
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Posted on Jun 27, 2010 By Richard Lawson
When interviewing lawyers you will be faced with a broad range of fees that will be quoted to you. Attorneys charge fees based on the amount of time they will spend on your Atlanta DUI case and their ...
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Posted on Jun 26, 2010 By Richard Lawson
When a person is arrested for DUI DRUGS, they are accused of being under the influence of drugs to the extent that is less safe to drive . There is no "legal limit" of illegal or prescription drugs . ...
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Posted on Jun 26, 2010 By Richard Lawson
In the State of Georgia, it is illegal for drivers to operate a motor vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .08 or above. Also, there are separate lower limits of BAC limits for under 21 ...
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Posted on Jun 26, 2010 By Richard Lawson
When you are arrested in the City of Atlanta , your arraignment will be set in the Atlanta Municipal Court within one to two weeks. This is not designed to force you to resolve your case. It is ...
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Posted on Jun 26, 2010 By Richard Lawson
The City of Doraville has employed a new Solicitor (Prosecutor) for the Doraville Municipal Court . The new prosecutor has also been hired to prosecute in Sandy Springs Municipal Court , John's Creek ...
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Posted on Jun 26, 2010 By Richard Lawson
When a person calls the office, many times they will tell me that they were arrested in Fulton County . Years ago most of Fulton County was unincorporated. Now most of Fulton County and Dekalb County ...
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Posted on Jun 22, 2010 By Richard Lawson
The young woman accused in the wreck that killed a governor's intern bonded out of jail Monday night. A judge set her bond at $100,000 and she is scheduled to appear at a preliminary hearing July 6th. ...
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Posted on Jun 22, 2010 By Richard Lawson
24 year-old governor's intern was killed by a suspected DUI Driver. The driver's Blood Alcohol Level was allegedly .229 at the time of arrest. The accident occurred on Saturday night. A breath test ...
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Posted on Jun 21, 2010 By Atlanta DUI Attorney
We are pleased to announce the launch of our Atlanta DUI Blog .
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