Blog Posts in March, 2011
Posted on Mar 27, 2011 By Richard Lawson
Every night in Cumming , police officers pull over drivers for traffic infractions. Based on factors such as a persons appearance, slurred speech, and the the possible odor of alcohol, the officer may ...
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Posted on Mar 27, 2011 By Richard Lawson
If a Forsyth County police officer suspects a driver of DUI, they will typically ask the driver to submit to field sobriety tests. There are only 3 field sobriety tests that are validated and in which ...
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Posted on Mar 19, 2011 By Richard Lawson
A standard first DUI offense carries tough penalties including up to one year in jail or probation, drivers license suspension, hefty fines and court costs as well as DUI school, alcohol and drug ...
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Posted on Mar 19, 2011 By Richard Lawson
One of the worst aspects of a DUI case concerns the issue of a breath test refusal . For a first time DUI, if you are pulled over by a Forsyth County law enforcement officer for DUI, and he wants to ...
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Posted on Mar 19, 2011 By Richard Lawson
If you have a pending DUI matter in a Forsyth County court, and you want to beat the charges at a trial , you typically have two options: a jury trial or a bench trial. People are usually familiar ...
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Posted on Mar 19, 2011 By Richard Lawson
Getting charged with DUI is a terrible experience. An experienced Forsyth County DUI attorney can help. However, many people do not know what to look for when hiring a Forsyth Co. DUI lawyer. Here are ...
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Posted on Mar 19, 2011 By Richard Lawson
When most people think of the charge of DUI - driving under the influence - they think of it in terms of driving drunk. However, more and more in Forysth County, officers are charging people for DUI ...
Continue reading "DUI for Prescription Drugs in Forsyth County" »
Posted on Mar 19, 2011 By Richard Lawson
Dawson County DUI cases usually begin with a driver being pulled over for some type of traffic infraction or stopped at a DUI sobriety road block . After the car is stopped, the Dawson County officer ...
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Posted on Mar 19, 2011 By Richard Lawson
If you find yourself arrested for DUI in Forsyth County, the arrest will show up on your record. But citizens are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law. A DUI charge is not a DUI ...
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Posted on Mar 19, 2011 By Richard Lawson
A Cumming , GA DUI can be overwhelming. An experienced DUI lawyer can help . However, many people are concerned about how a DUI attorney fee is calculated. Some areas of law, like personal injury, ...
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Posted on Mar 19, 2011 By Richard Lawson
Forsyth County police make frequent DUI arrests . Many of the accused plea bargain to the charges, despite the consequences of a DUI conviction. A Forsyth County DUI can have three possible outcomes: ...
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Posted on Mar 19, 2011 By Richard Lawson
In the municipality of Cumming , police officers frequently arrest motorists for DUI. A large portion of those DUI arrests are to drivers who are under the age of 21 . While the penalties for a DUI ...
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