Blog Posts in 2010
Posted on Sep 22, 2010 By Richard Lawson
There's a new law in Georgia that gives law enforcement a new reason to stop drivers. An anti-texting law took effect in July 2010 and is now considered to be a primary traffic offense. This gives ...
Continue reading "About Texting While Driving" »
Posted on Aug 27, 2010 By Richard Lawson
The Intoxilyzer 5000 is the device law enforcement uses in Georgia to detect alcohol in a suspected drunk drivers' breath. What most people do not know is that this device does not really measure ...
Continue reading "Diabetes and Field Sobriety Tests" »
Posted on Aug 18, 2010 By Richard Lawson
The defendant was cited with twelve traffic offenses, including DUI. Attorney Lawson's investigation of the case revealed the bulk of the charges to be fatally flawed. Negotiations with the ...
Continue reading "A Success Story from the Law Offices of Richard S Lawson" »
Posted on Aug 12, 2010 By Richard Lawson
Probably not since Miranda Rights apply only after you have been arrested. Any statements that you have made that could be incriminating can be used against you in court. But, any statements you make ...
Continue reading "They didn't read me my Miranda Rights. Can I get the charges dismissed?" »
Posted on Aug 4, 2010 By Richard Lawson
The University of Georgia has been named the nation's number one school for partying by the Princeton Review after only making it to the top 20 for the last 10 out of thirteen years. This "award" is ...
Continue reading "University of Georgia is Tops in Party Schools" »
Posted on Jul 29, 2010 By Richard Lawson
There are three different types of chemical tests that officers use to determine the driver’s blood alcohol content: breath, blood, and urine. The urine test can be considered the most unreliable form ...
Continue reading "Urine Test Challenging" »
Posted on Jul 25, 2010 By Richard Lawson
A person can be arrested and charged with DUI Prescription Drugs. Even if there is no alcohol or illegal drugs in a person's system, a person cannot drive in Georgia while under the influence of ...
Continue reading "Prescription Drug DUI in Cherokee County" »
Posted on Jul 14, 2010 By Richard Lawson
When someone is arrested for DUI with children under the age of fourteen in their vehicle, they will also be charged with DUI Child Endangerment. What many people don't know is that each child is ...
Continue reading "DUI Child Endangerment" »
Posted on Jul 11, 2010 By Richard Lawson
Two UGA football players were arrested Saturday on alcohol-related charges. A backup tailback and a starting split end have been suspended from team activities. The players were arrested early ...
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Posted on Jun 30, 2010 By Richard Lawson
The United States Supreme Court Decided in 1980 (Michigan v. Sitz) that roadside checkpoints were constitutional. However, that does not mean that the police can simply put up a roadblock wherever and ...
Continue reading "DUI Road Blocks in Cherokee County" »
Posted on Jun 29, 2010 By Richard Lawson
If you are arrested within the city limits of Canton Georgia your case will start in the Canton Municipal Cour t. At that court, you can negotiate a plea bargain or have a bench trial before the judge ...
Continue reading "Canton Municipal Court and Cherokee County State Court" »
Posted on Jun 28, 2010 By Richard Lawson
When a person is arrested for DUI in Cherokee County the police will have their investigation and report. Without your own investigation, you are forced to rely on the conclusions of the arresting ...
Continue reading "DUI INVESTIGATIONS IN CHEROKEE COUNTY" »
Posted on Jun 27, 2010 By Richard Lawson
In Cherokee County there are multiple jurisdictions. If you are arrested in unincorporated Cherokee County, your case will start in the Cherokee County DUI Court. At DUI Court, you are evaluated to ...
Continue reading "Cherokee County Jurisdictions" »
Posted on Jun 26, 2010 By Richard Lawson
In Cherokee County all cases are evaluated for possible entry into the DUI COURT PROGRAM. This program is designed for multiple offenders. If it is your first offense, your case will be transferred to ...
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Posted on Jun 21, 2010 By Cherokee County DUI Attorney
We are pleased to announce the launch of our Cherokee County DUI Blog.
Continue reading "Welcome to our Cherokee County DUI Blog" »