June 2010 DUI Blog | The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson | Cherokee County DUI Defense Attorney

DUI Road Blocks in Cherokee County

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 ...

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Canton Municipal Court and Cherokee County State Court

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 ...

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DUI INVESTIGATIONS IN CHEROKEE COUNTY

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 ...

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Cherokee County Jurisdictions

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 ...

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My Court Date is in 2 Weeks!

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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