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Our goal is to provide an analysis of both news stories and current issues in the Atlanta legal community. Our Atlanta DUI Lawyers bring a wealth of experience to our readers because unlike news reporters, we work every day in the Atlanta and Fulton County court systems. Anyone can report the news, but our Atlanta DUI Attorneys will explain to our readers how the law applies to current events and the consequences an accused person may face in court. Additionally, we will discuss the potential defenses that may apply to the cases we discuss. Check back daily for our legal analysis.
Posted by Richard Lawson | Nov 12, 2020 |
Atlanta, Ga. – Officers with the Atlanta Police Department are asking the public for help in identifying and finding a driver who has been accused of hitting a pedestrian in West Atlanta.
According to officers, the pedestrian was struck unlawfully and then the driver fled the scene.
As an Atl...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Nov 11, 2020 |
Gainesville, Ga. – The stop of a vehicle by officers in Gainesville for a minor traffic violation led to the discovery of trafficking amounts of both heroin and methamphetamine.
Officers initially pulled the vehicle over for a traffic offense. It led to a further investigation of the driver, t...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Nov 10, 2020 |
Lawrenceville, Ga. – A crash resulted in a fatality on an interstate in Gwinnett County earlier today.
According to reports, the accident occurred as a result of a driver losing control of his vehicle. Authorities discovered the driver dead at the scene.
Although the crash is still under inve...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Nov 09, 2020 |
Marietta, Ga. - Five individuals from Tennessee were arrested in the state of Georgia after allegedly striking a police car. This led to police discovering that the individuals were in a stolen vehicle and were in possession of several stolen firearms.
The charges include fleeing police, damag...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Nov 08, 2020 |
Suwannee, Ga. - According to reports out of Suwannee, a father was killed during a collision that resulted from a police chase. Police were chasing two individuals in a U-Haul truck that were accused of shoplifting from a local Walmart.
The U-Haul ended up hitting the man as he was walking int...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Nov 07, 2020 |
Chamblee, Ga. - According to reports, an ambulance caught on fire for unknown reasons and caused a serious traffic delay in Chamblee this past week. No one is certain as to what actually occurred that caused the accident.
Although no charges have resulted from the incident, as a Chamblee DUI L...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Nov 06, 2020 |
Marietta, Ga. - Police officers in Marietta reported that a 64-year-old man was rushed to a local hospital after being struck by a vehicle. He allegedly walked into the path of an SUV without a crosswalk. Investigators are still unsure as to why he walked into traffic. He is currently recoverin...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Nov 05, 2020 |
Atlanta, Ga. - According to reports from the Atlanta Police Department, a woman reported an extreme road rage incident that took place last night on Ponce De Leon Avenue. The woman reported that a man was outside of his car around 10:30 and she honked her horn because she could not seen him ver...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Nov 04, 2020 |
Atlanta, Ga. - According to reports out of West Atlanta, two drivers are dead after a police chase resulted in a crash. Police reported that the initial driver was involved in a very minor accident earlier in the evening. He then sped away from the scene.
He was then involved in a head-on coll...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Nov 03, 2020 |
Atlanta, Ga. - A recent victim of an alleged road rage incident made a statement to police, "Atlanta, I understand we are under a lot of stress. This entire situation has stressed us all out. But every single car contains a family member to someone and they matter.”
As an Atlanta DUI Lawyer, I...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Nov 01, 2020 |
Atlanta, Ga. - Most people are unaware that being arrested for DUI in Atlanta and subsequently being convicted of that offense comes with a lot of penalties and consequences.
As an Atlanta DUI Lawyer, I ensure that all of my clients understand just what they are up against. In today's post, I ...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Oct 31, 2020 |
Stone Mountain, Ga. - Police are asking the public for help in locating the suspect responsible for shooting a man in the face during a road rage incident in August. The victim is still recovering. His jaw is wired shut and he is facing upwards of $100K in medical bills.
"Even if they do catc...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Oct 29, 2020 |
Sandy Springs, Ga. - A driver has been arrested on various charges after ramming into a Sandy Springs patrol vehicle. Thankfully, the officer suffered only minor injuries.
However, authorities allege that the drive was under the influence of alcohol when the accident occurred. In today's post,...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Oct 28, 2020 |
Dunwoody, Ga. - Police reported that they arrested a truck driver for DUI in Dunwoody after he caused an accident on Interstate 285. The driver allegedly collided with another truck in one of the left lanes.
Police at the scene arrested the man on charges of improper lane usage and DUI drugs....
Posted by Richard Lawson | Oct 27, 2020 |
Sandy Springs, Ga. - A Sandy Springs patrol vehicle was totaled by an alleged DUI driver this past weekend. The officer and a K-9 were inside the vehicle, and thankfully, neither was seriously injured.
The Sandy Springs Police Department gave the following warning along with the news release o...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Oct 26, 2020 |
Austell, Ga. - According to reports out of Mableton, a man has been accused of stealing a vehicle from a local residence.
This led to him speeding down a residential road and eventually being unable to properly navigate a turn. The stolen vehicle left the roadway. There were two passengers in ...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Oct 25, 2020 |
Atlanta, Ga. - A driver was arrested in Cobb and transferred to Fulton for a fatal accident that occurred almost a month ago.
The accident occurred after the driver allegedly fled from Georgia State Troopers after traveling at 120 MPH on Interstate 75. He exited the interstate in Midtown Atlan...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Oct 24, 2020 |
Dunwoody, Ga. - A driver fleeing police caused an accident at an intersection in Dunwoody this past week.
Police reported that they attempted to stop the driver's vehicle. Instead of stopping, the driver sped away. This led to a collision in a nearby intersection. As a Dunwoody DUI Lawyer, I w...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Oct 23, 2020 |
Atlanta, Ga. - The Atlanta Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying four suspects that have been allegedly involved in street racing.
As an Atlanta DUI Attorney, I have explained over the past few months just how seriously the APD is taking the issue of street racing. A...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Oct 22, 2020 |
Gainesville, Ga. - An eleven year old child was struck by a truck in Gainesville this past week. He is currently in critical condition.
No charges have been filed yet, but as a Gainesville DUI Lawyer, I will outline the law behind the offense of serious injury by vehicle in the state of Georgi...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Oct 21, 2020 |
Acworth, Ga. - According to the Cobb County District Attorney's Office, a driver has been convicted of vehicular homicide and sentenced to one year in jail as a result.
The accident occurred after the convicted driver allegedly fell asleep and veered into a lane of oncoming traffic on Dallas-A...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Oct 19, 2020 |
Atlanta, Ga. - As an Atlanta DUI Lawyer, I have spent the last several months covering the multitude of tragic accidents occurring within the city. These accidents have ranged from accidents occurring as a result of DUI in Atlanta to speeding and reckless driving related accidents.
According t...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Oct 17, 2020 |
Marietta, Ga. - According to reports out of Marietta, a man was struck and killed on Interstate 75 near the Delk Road exit. He was allegedly walking across the interstate when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle.
The accident is still under investigation. However, as a Marietta DUI Lawyer, I ...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Oct 16, 2020 |
Marietta, Ga. - Police in Cobb County are searching for a driver who allegedly struck a pedestrian on Wednesday evening.
According to reports, the pedestrian was hit by a pickup truck and seriously injured. The incident occurred on Piedmont Road. The crash is currently under investigation. No ...
Posted by Richard Lawson | Oct 15, 2020 |
Atlanta, Ga. - According to reports out of DeKalb County, a man was killed earlier this week as a result of a hit and run.
Officers are searching for the driver and the vehicle that's responsible for hitting him and leaving the scene.
As an Atlanta DUI Lawyer, I have noted several times that ...