Some new Georgia DUI procedures have taken place after New Years. Beginning January 1, 2016, the Intoxilyzer 9000 is the only approved breath testing instrument in Georgia. This comes after nearly two decades of the Intoxilyzer 5000 being Georgia’s breath testing device. What is the Intoxilyzer? If you have been arrested for DUI in Georgia,…
When you appear in the Fulton County Municipal building for your court date and the arraignment, you will be formally charged with DUI. This is where you will enter your plea of guilty or not guilty. We encourage you to obtain a knowledgeable attorney well before this step in the process. The trial date is…
f you have been arrested for a DUI in Georgia, you are probably wondering what will happen to your car, your driver’s license, your job, and the status of your permanent criminal record. First, you have only a short time from the date of your arrest to successfully fight to keep your driving privileges at…
In most Georgia DUI cases, the police request a blood test. To achieve the best possible outcome, a knowledgeable Georgia DUI attorney must understand the procedure used in blood testing and how this procedure may result in errors. For example, the person drawing the blood may have accidentally contaminated the sample, the blood may have coagulated…
If you have been charged with a DUI in Georgia, you will more than likely go through a very long court process. Going it alone can be a daunting task and you are probably going to face a harsh reality that the State doesn’t care what your life situation is. They will try and “throw…
Georgia’s Implied Consent Law as defined now can depend on how old you are. Over 21, or under 21. If you are over 21: Georgia law requires you to submit to state administered chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances for the purpose of determining if you are under the influence…
By the end of 2015, the Intoxilyzer 5000 will be replaced by the new and “improved” Intoxilyzer 9000. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has conducted tests on both the Intoxilyzer 9000 and its predecessor and has concluded that the machines are accurate at determining an individual’s blood alcohol content. However, these tests assume ideal testing…
Being arrested on a Georgia DUI isn’t fun for anyone. It’s embarrassing, and can get complicated depending on what Georgia DUI Charge has been laid against you. It will also certainly be a long process. With the help of a Georgia DUI Lawyer, the outcome could have much better results than you trying to defend…
Filed Under: Open Container Laws in Georiga Have you been charged With Open Container Along With A DUI in Georgia? The State of Georgia prohibits the consumption or possession of open alcoholic beverages in the passenger area of any vehicle while on a public highway or shoulder of a public highway. O.C.G.A. § 40-6-253. Only…
Filed Under: DUI Conviction in Atlanta Georgia If you have been convicted of DUI in a Fulton County Georgia court and wish to appeal the conviction, the first thing you need to know are the time limits. Georgia law requires that you begin the appellate process within 30 days of your conviction. This is done by filing…