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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. 

Driver Dies on I285 in Atlanta on Saturday Morning

Posted by Richard Lawson | Aug 09, 2020 | 0 Comments

Atlanta, Ga. - According to reports off of I285 in Atlanta this past weekend, a driver was ejected from his vehicle during an accident. Police received calls around 2:00 AM. Witnesses reported a fatal crash. They discovered the driver's body ejected from his vehicle. The investigation is still...

Road Rage in Metro Atlanta Leads to Serious Injury

Posted by Richard Lawson | Aug 08, 2020 | 0 Comments

Atlanta, Ga. - According to reports out of a Metro Atlanta County, a young driver has been arrested after allegedly biting another driver's cheek. According to authorities, the two drivers got into an altercation in a parking lot. This occurred after the first driver scolded the other for spee...

Atlanta Reality TV Show Star Arrested

Posted by Richard Lawson | Aug 07, 2020 | 0 Comments

Atlanta, Ga. - According to reports out of Gwinnett County, a former Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta star has been arrested after he allegedly hit and dented another man's vehicle. The incident involved the man's former girlfriend. This is not the first time that he has made headlines for criminal o...

Road Rage Turned Fatal South of Atlanta

Posted by Richard Lawson | Aug 06, 2020 | 0 Comments

Atlanta, Ga. - Another disturbing report has made its way into headlines as authorities south of the City of Atlanta are asking for help from the public. The incident occurred near Tara Boulevard in Clayton County. According to witnesses, a dispute that appeared as road rage resulted in gunfir...

Another Atlanta Police Department Update

Posted by Richard Lawson | Aug 04, 2020 | 0 Comments

Atlanta, Ga. - According to the Atlanta City Council and the Atlanta Police Department, there have been new developments in the fight against street racing and reckless driving within the City of Atlanta. A new ordinance has been approved that makes even attending or viewing street racing even...

What Traffic Offenses Lead to DUI in Atlanta?

Posted by Richard Lawson | Jul 28, 2020 | 0 Comments

Atlanta, Ga. - There are many offenses that can lead to a DUI investigation and ultimately an arrest for DUI. As an Atlanta DUI Lawyer, I will briefly outline the different traffic violations that commonly lead to charges of DUI in Atlanta. Traffic Violations and DUI Routine traffic stops oc...

North Atlanta Crash Under Investigation

Posted by Richard Lawson | Jul 26, 2020 | 0 Comments

Atlanta, Ga. - The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a crash that ended in the death of the driver and the serious injuries of the three passengers in the vehicle. The collision occurred after a police chase in Sandy Springs. Officers involved in the incident stated that the vehicle came b...

Atlanta Man Hit by Pickup Truck

Posted by Richard Lawson | Jul 24, 2020 | 0 Comments

Atlanta, Ga. - A local man was struck by a pickup truck last night and killed while he attempted to cross a busy road. According to authorities, he stepped out in front of the truck and he was not in a crosswalk. As of right now, the driver has not been charged since the man was not legally cr...

Felony Arrest After Routine Traffic Stop Near Atlanta

Posted by Richard Lawson | Jul 23, 2020 | 0 Comments

Atlanta, Ga. - According to reports out of nearby Coweta County, a driver was stopped for what was described as “traffic violations.” The stop resulted in felony drug trafficking charges when officers searched the vehicle and discovered over 10 pounds of marijuana. As an Atlanta DUI Lawyer, I ...

Chase Leads to Arrest of Two in Northwest Atlanta

Posted by Richard Lawson | Jul 22, 2020 | 0 Comments

Atlanta, Ga. - According to Georgia State Patrol, two individuals have been arrested as a result of a police chase that occurred in Northwest Atlanta earlier today. Authorities are still on the lookout for a third suspect who is believed to have escaped arrest. The chase began on Donald Lee Ho...

Possible DUI Accident Reported Just South of Atlanta

Posted by Richard Lawson | Jul 21, 2020 | 0 Comments

Atlanta, Ga. - According to reports in the South Metro Atlanta Area, a woman nodded off while driving and wrecked into a parked car on the shoulder of Interstate 85. The wreck resulted in the three passengers in the car being seriously injured. Deputies discovered several bags of narcotics in ...

Driver Shot Just North of the City of Atlanta

Posted by Richard Lawson | Jul 20, 2020 | 0 Comments

Atlanta, Ga. - According to reports out of one of the Metro Atlanta counties, a driver was shot and killed while driving on I-85 yesterday morning. The driver was exiting the interstate when a person in a nearby vehicle fired a shot at his vehicle. The other vehicle continued to move south. Po...

Metro Atlanta Driver Shot and Killed This Morning

Posted by Richard Lawson | Jul 19, 2020 | 0 Comments

Atlanta, Ga. - According to reports of a county north of the City of Atlanta, a driver was shot and killed earlier this morning. Investigators are still attempting to find the driver responsible for shooting the victim in the incident. The man was transported to a local hospital, however, he d...

A Focus on the Defenses to a DUI Charge in Atlanta

Posted by Richard Lawson | Jul 17, 2020 | 0 Comments

As an Atlanta DUI Lawyer, I speak with many people on a regular basis who have been arrested for driving under the influence within the city of Atlanta. Many times a person who has been arrested for driving under the influence is under the impression that they have to plead guilty in the case....

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