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  • 2025
    • January
  • 2024
    • December
      • What to Do If You Have Been Arrested for Shoplifting This Holiday Season
    • July
      • Why Your Risk of Being Arrested for DUI Goes Up in the Summer
    • April
      • Probation Violations & Your Rights
    • February
      • What Happens During a DUI Stop?
    • January
      • When Are Juveniles Charged As Adults?
  • 2023
    • October
      • What is DUI Manslaughter?
    • September
      • Extradition: When It Does & Doesn't Apply
    • July
      • How Social Media Impacts Criminal Cases
    • June
      • What Should I Do If I'm Arrested?
      • Do I Have to Let the Police Search My Car?
      • What Is an Arraignment?
    • May
      • The Role of Mental Health: Defending Gun Crime Cases Involving Psychological Factors
      • Commercial DUI vs. Personal DUI: Key Differences and Legal Considerations
    • April
      • Felonies vs. Misdemeanors
    • February
      • What is Georgia’s First Offender Act?
    • January
      • Charges That Often Occur at the Same Time as DUI
  • 2022
    • November
      • What Happens If You Get a DUI With Your Kids in the Car?
    • October
      • What Are Felony Drug Charges in Georgia?
    • September
      • Is Addiction A Valid Defense for Criminal Drug Charges?
    • July
      • Reasons Why Your DUI Case May Be Reduced or Dismissed
    • May
      • Will My DUI Be Reduced to Reckless Driving?
    • April
      • Why You Should Never Take Field Sobriety Tests
    • March
      • What Police Look For to Fail Drivers Taking Field Sobriety Tests
    • January
      • What Happens If My Friends Bring Drugs Into My Car?
  • 2021
    • December
      • When Are Drug Crimes Considered Federal Offenses?
    • September
      • Lesser-Known Consequences of DUI
    • August
      • 4 Common Reasons Why Drivers Are Pulled Over For Suspected DUI
    • July
      • Marijuana DUI: What You Need To Know
    • May
      • Can I Refuse A Breathalyzer Test?
    • April
      • Can A DUI Be Expunged in Georgia?
    • March
      • What You Need to Know About Under 21 DUI in Savannah
    • February
      • How a DUI Can Affect College Acceptances
    • January
      • Preventing a DUI Charge During the Holiday Season
  • 2020
    • December
      • Georgia Open Container Law - Can a Passenger Drink in a Car
    • November
      • Are DUI Checkpoints Legal in Georgia?
    • October
      • Steps to Take After Receiving a DUI in Savannah
    • September
      • Can I Reduce My DUI Charge in Savannah?
    • August
      • Can I Challenge a Field Sobriety Test?
    • April
    • March
      • Savannah College of Art and Design Students Who Need DUI Defense
  • 2019
    • January
      • Ways a Bad Driving Record can Wreck Your Life
  • 2018
    • December
      • Proactive Steps to Take When Accused of Federal Tax Evasion
    • November
      • Understanding an Obstruction of Justice Charge
    • October
      • A Dui Checkpoint Mistake Can Result in an Arrest
    • September
      • Possession of Most Illegal Drugs in Georgia Is a Felony Offense
    • August
      • 2 Reasons to Seriously Consider Fighting a Traffic Ticket
    • July
      • Boating Under the Influence: How Alcohol Affects Your Driving
    • June
      • A Criminal Conviction Can Have a Serious Impact on Employment
    • May
      • Income Tax Fraud vs. Negligence: Things You Need to Know
    • March
      • The Coaching of Criminal Defendants Before a Trial
    • February
      • Fighting Drug Possession Charges as a Student
  • 2016
    • November
      • How to Avoid a DUI During the Holidays
    • August
      • Dealing with an Underage DUI
    • February
      • Avoiding a DUI on Super Bowl Sunday
    • January
  • 2015
    • December
      • Doing Your Part to Prevent Holiday DUIs
    • August
      • What Should I Expect If Charged with DUI Manslaughter?
      • Will a DUI Stop Me from Getting a Passport?
    • July
      • What Can You Expect at a DUI Checkpoint?
      • How Long Will a DUI Conviction Stay on My Record?
    • March
      • Avoiding an Unlucky St. Patrick's Day
      • Do I Tell My Employer About My DUI Arrest?
  • 2014
    • November
      • How does marijuana affect my driving?
    • October
      • Can I Refuse Field Sobriety Tests?
      • 5 Things to Know About Post-DUI Car Insurance
      • Can a Police Officer Force Me to Take a Blood or Breath Test?
      • Named as One of the Top DUI Attorneys in Georgia
      • What Are My Rights When Pulled Over By a Police Officer?
      • How Do I Get My License Reinstated in GA?
    • August
    • July
      • If I Was Arrested for DUI, Should I Accept a Plea Bargain?
    • June
      • What to Do If You Are Arrested for DUI While Visiting Georgia
      • If I Failed a Breathalyzer Test, Will I Be Convicted?
    • May
    • March
      • Arrested for Drunk Driving on St. Patrick's Day?
      • Avoid Drinking & Driving on St. Patrick's Day
      • How a DUI Conviction Could Affect Your Insurance Rates
    • February
      • Can I Challenge the Results of a Breathalyzer Test?
      • How Many Drinks Can I Legally Have Before Driving?
      • Can I Be Charged with DUI If I Took Prescription Drugs?
      • Do I Legally Have to Take a Field Sobriety Test?
    • January
      • Penalties for a Second, Third or Fourth DUI in Georgia
  • 2013
    • December
      • How to Save Your License After a DUI Arrest in Georgia
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