A no insurance conviction in Georgia means a 60-day license suspension with no limited permit available. Learn the penalties under OCGA 40-6-10 and how an attorney can prevent your suspension.
If you are stopped at a police roadblock in Georgia, the situation can be tense and confusing. A common question that arises is: “Do I have to show my ID at a DUI checkpoint?” The answer depends entirely on where you are sitting in the car. The rules for the driver are very different from … Read more
If you or a loved one has just been arrested for driving under the influence, the immediate priority is getting out of jail. The first question families ask is always: “How much is bail for a DUI in Georgia?” The short answer is that for a standard, first-offense misdemeanor DUI, bail is typically set between … Read more
Georgia law enforcement will run DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols throughout Walker County this Fourth of July weekend. LaFayette DUI attorney Gordon Hall explains your rights at a Georgia roadblock and what to do if you are arrested.
A second DUI in Georgia within 5 years carries mandatory jail time, a 120-day hard license suspension, and a minimum 18-month revocation. Walker County DUI attorney Gordon Hall explains what you are facing and how to fight it.
As Georgia celebrates America’s 250th Independence Day, DUI checkpoints will be everywhere. Learn what field sobriety tests are, why they are flawed, and why you have the right to refuse them.
Summer in Walker County means festivals, BBQs, and increased DUI enforcement. If you were arrested after the Honeybee Festival or at a July 4th checkpoint, here is what you need to know about your rights.
When detained for a suspected DUI (driving under the influence) in Georgia, it’s common to wonder if the officer is required to read Miranda rights. Miranda includes those familiar advisements about the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. However, the law is clear that police do not always have to give … Read more
What is are DUI Checkpoints? DUI checkpoints, also known as sobriety checkpoints, are police roadblocks in a predetermined location where law enforcement officers stop vehicles to check drivers for signs of impairment. Police typically set up sobriety checkpoints during times when impaired driving incidents are more likely, such as weekends and holidays. DUI checkpoints serve … Read more