By Pierce Blitch and Will Dasher Imagine this: you’re driving home with your significant other after a college football watch party on a Saturday this Fall. As you chat about the delicious food and the outcome of the big game, you glance in your rearview mirror and notice blue lights flashing. The officer pulls you […]
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By Pierce Blitch & Will Dasher Alcohol-Related Accidents: A Growing Concern More than 10,000 people die in alcohol-related crashes every year—over 30 deaths daily. These tragic events make up nearly 30% of all traffic fatalities. On top of that, close to 300,000 people are injured in such accidents annually. According to the CDC, the financial
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By Pierce Blitch & Will Dasher Understanding Your License’s Fate Getting charged with a DUI in Georgia can lead to significant consequences for your driver’s license. When the officer hands you that citation, your license’s journey through the legal system begins. Let’s explore what really happens. Immediate Consequences When charged with DUI, your
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By Pierce Blitch & Will Dasher If your license was taken away after a DUI arrest in Georgia, you need to act quickly. You have only 30 days to challenge the suspension. Although you’ll receive a temporary license, it won’t last long. It’s crucial to contact a criminal defense lawyer right away. This ensures
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By Pierce Blitch Facing a DUI Investigation: What You Need to Know No one plans to be investigated for DUI, yet it can happen for many reasons. If you find yourself in this situation, your actions can have long-lasting effects on your freedom and criminal record. Making the right choices at these critical
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By Pierce Blitch & Will Dasher When you’re arrested for DUI in Georgia, two immediate concerns should top your list. First, you’re facing criminal charges stemming from at least one DUI citation—a misdemeanor. Second, your driver’s license is at risk in a separate civil process. While the criminal charges follow the typical court process,
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By Pierce Blitch & Will Dasher One of the most common questions I hear from clients facing DUI charges is, “Why didn’t the officer read me my Miranda rights?” That’s a fantastic question, and I’m here to explain. What Are Miranda Rights? Miranda rights come from the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Miranda
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By Pierce Blitch & Will Dasher The Accuracy of the HGN Test In previous posts, we’ve covered several standardized field sobriety tests. This week, let’s dive into another one: the horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN). Georgia law enforcement often relies on this test for those suspected of drugged or drunk driving. But how reliable is
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By Pierce Blitch Questioning Field Sobriety Tests When a driver in Georgia is suspected of being under the influence, police have the authority to conduct a routine traffic stop. During this stop, they may perform field sobriety tests to determine if the driver is impaired by drugs or alcohol. One commonly used test is
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By Pierce Blitch Each year in the United States, thousands of people face DUI charges with potential consequences that can dramatically alter their lives, such as hefty fines, jail time, probation, and mandatory community service. Given these stakes, it’s vital to prepare effectively for your court appearances, starting with securing a competent DUI lawyer.
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By Pierce Blitch Walking the Line—But Is It Fair? Law enforcement officers in Georgia rely on several standardized field sobriety tests to determine whether to arrest a person for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Today, we dive into the walk-and-turn test, examining why it’s used when drunk driving is suspected and
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By Pierce Blitch If you’ve been arrested for a second, third, or fourth DUI in Georgia, you’re looking at serious penalties. Even a first-time DUI can lead to fines between $300 and $1,000, up to a year in jail, 40 hours of community service, and a year without driving privileges. Subsequent offenses bring even
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By Pierce Blitch Facing a DUI Charge? Here’s What You Need to Know Are you staring down a DUI charge? Have you been in this situation before? If so, the penalties you’re facing could be severe. Repeat DUI offenses are very serious, and Georgia prosecutors are determined to seek the harshest penalties possible. That’s
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By Pierce Blitch Understanding Your Rights During a DUI Stop If you’ve ever been pulled over for suspected drunk driving in Georgia, you might have asked yourself, “What are my rights?” Many drivers mistakenly believe they must comply with every request from law enforcement. This isn’t true. In fact, you are not required to
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In Georgia, law enforcement officers are well-trained in conducting sobriety tests on suspected drunk drivers. One of the most common tests is the Breathalyzer. But how does a Breathalyzer work, and is it always reliable? The Traffic Stop and Breathalyzer Request During a traffic stop for suspected impairment, the officer will likely ask for
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By Pierce Blitch Many people don’t realize they can be charged with DUI even if they only took prescription or some over-the-counter medications. Driving or being in control of a vehicle while under the influence of illegal and some prescription or over the counter drugs is illegal. If it can be proven that the
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By Pierce Blitch Many DUI arrests happen because police stop drivers for reasons that have nothing to do with being drunk. Often, these stops are for minor traffic violations that draw the attention of officers. Let’s explore how using your cell phone while driving could unexpectedly lead to a DUI arrest. The Unseen Risk Many
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By Pierce Blitch In the realm of law enforcement, anonymous tips can be a double-edged sword. They offer crucial leads that can solve crimes, but they also come with significant limitations. Understanding how police can and cannot use these tips is essential for anyone navigating the legal landscape. In this blog post, we’ll dive into
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